in the literal form, it means to take something to a higher place
to become ill (vomit)
to care for a child until they become an adult (typically used in the past tense – brought up)
to mention something or someone
to increase or elevate something
to talk about something
to raise
Please bring up some more blankets when you come to bed.
I am a terrible flyer. I usually bring up my lunch.
I was brought up in a very strict household. My parents wouldn’t allow me to go out with friends.
I was born and brought up in London, we moved to United States when I was 15.
We would like to have a nice evening, please don’t bring up her ex-husband.
If you want to get into a good university you will need to bring up your marks before the end of the semester.
There is no origin for this idiom
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definition
Common phrase that has a specific meaning.