bringdown
(from bring down, past brought down). A critical or cutting remark said sarcastically in order to deflate a braggard's ego.
John always utters the right bringdown when he encounters a braggart.
A person who depresses and saddens others by being a chronic complainer.
John is a regular bringdown.
take back
bring back
To change or deny something offered, promised, or stated; admit to making a wrong statement.
To bring back is used when you are speaking at the place that an item is bought or borrowed; to take back is used when speaking at another place.
To bring back is used when you are speaking at the place that an item is bought or borrowed; to take back is used when speaking at another place.
I take back my offer to buy the house now that I've had a good look at it.
I want you to take back the unkind things you said about Kenneth.
Ma’am, our store policy is that you can bring back the dress as long as you have your sales receipt.
You can borrow my car if you promise to bring it back by six o’clock.
I have to take this book back to the library today.
to heel
bring to heel
come to heel
Close behind.
The dog ran after a rabbit, but Jack brought him to heel.
Under control; to obedience.
When Peter was sixteen, he thought he could do as he pleased, but his father cut off his allowance, and Peter soon came to heel.