bring (something) down (on (someone))

to cause something to have influence or power over someone.

Why would you bring down that kind of attention if you were trying not to be noticed?

We don't bring violence down on people. People bring it down on themselves.

• try luck
• try on
• try on for size
• try on something
• try out
• try out for
• try out for something
• try out on
• try out on someone
• try something for size
• try something on for size
• try something out on
• try something out on someone
• try the patience of
• try the patience of someone
• try wings
• try your hand at
• try your hand at something
• try your luck
• try your wings
• tub-thumping
• tucked away
• tuck in
• tuck in someone
• tug at heartstrings