🇬🇧 Bring up meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

“Bring up” means to start talking about a certain topic or idea. When you bring something up, you suddenly mention it so people start thinking and talking about it, even if no one was talking about it before.

At dinner, Dad brought up broccoli, and suddenly everyone remembered they were “too full to chew.”

Our teacher brought up a pop quiz, and my brain packed its bags and went on vacation.

I brought up the idea of a “no home chores” day, and my parents brought up the word “nice try.”

When the teacher brought up homework, the whole class suddenly became experts at staring out the window.

Every time Mom brings up vegetables, my brother acts like she’s talking about ancient torture methods.

Three friends sit at a small table. One wants to bring up a sad thing. He is quiet and cannot bring up the sad thing. A kind friend tells him to bring up a small happy thing first. The sad friend tries to bring up a song, then to bring up a joke. They laugh and hug.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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