bring something to the party

bring (something) to the party

To provide or offer a useful skill or attribute. He brings years of leadership experience to the party.
See also: bring, party
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bring something to the party

If you talk about what someone brings to the party, you are talking about the contribution they make to a particular activity or situation. Johnson asked, `What do they bring to the party?' `They bring a lot to the party,' Cohen replied, `principally $3 billion in capital.' They are far better than nearly every band in London, but they need to find something fresh to bring to the party.
See also: bring, party, something
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
See also:
  • bring (something) to the party
  • be (a) party to (something)
  • be party to something
  • run as
  • run as (something)
  • Party on!
  • eat, drink and be merry
  • eat, drink, and be merry
  • merry
  • dry party
References in periodicals archive
Sloppy joe potato skins -- This is another great group dish for those looking to bring something to the party that is unique more than chips and dip.
"They have lit things up this season and are the kind of players who can bring something to the party over the next couple of weeks."
Generally, the pundits all bring something to the party. The fact that the BBC change them around from week to week is something other broadcasters should try.
Yes, companies will only hire you if you bring something to the party and it's clear you can do the job, but every hiring manager also loves a person who just seems to be crackling with excitement to dig into something new.
The companies both bring something to the party which is what is so important."
"I have some good experiences as a player and a manager and obviously he (Lambert) thinks I can bring something to the party.
"I'm sure I can bring something to the party. There will be no problems so far as I'm concerned.
"When you play in Brazil, with the heat and everything, you need something on the bench as well so even if he or Adam Lallana are on the bench then they can bring something to the party from there.
"Without a doubt we think we can bring something to the party and we can really turn this side about."
A firm believer in the old axiom that you must bring something to the party, his company has made a stronger commitment to TSE in terms of energy, money and space than perhaps any other supplier attending the event.
"People usually hire me to bring something to the party. They've got a sketch on the canvas but they've left a lot of blanks and they want me to help colour it in.
But now they have a responsibility to show that they can bring something to the party by providing meaningful, competitive and ultimately respected opposition for the Welsh, Scots and Irish.
But people sometimes ask their guests to bring something to the party, and Evite facilitates this type of gathering too.
"The club seemed to be struggling and I felt, having been successful in business, that I could bring something to the party," says Hoyle, who joined Davy in offering the pounds 100 season-tickets which have been the talk of the Coca-Cola echelons.
"But the academics love it because they have new people who can bring something to the party. The universities complement each other in their research and, ultimately, that strengthens the region's abilities.