bring home

phrase

: to make unmistakably clear
brought home the importance of exercise

Examples of bring home in a Sentence

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Students can explore airflow, cost-effectiveness of different materials, and bring home a usable appliance at the end of a one-hour lesson. — John Alexander, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026 According to local news affiliate WABC, Maggie was on the loose for four days before finally being brought home, giving drivers all over Putnam County a reason to breathe easier. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 The carry-out meals will be available to those who need extra support to bring home a warm holiday dinner, a social media post from the restaurant said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 The customer really values the highest quality meat and poultry to bring home. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring home

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring home was in 1802

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“Bring home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20home. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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