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bring (one) up for (something)

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bring (one) up for (something)

To mention or suggest someone for something in particular, such as a position. The recruiter brought up John for the position, but I prefer a different candidate.
See also: bring, for, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2022 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

bring someone up for something

 
1. to suggest someone's name for something. I would like to bring Beth up for vice president. I will bring up Beth for this office if you don't.
2. to put someone's name up for promotion, review, discipline, etc. We brought Tom up for promotion. The boss brought up Tom, too.
See also: bring, for, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
See also:
  • bring up for
  • have (one's) foot on (someone's) neck
  • pass (something) down (to someone)
  • pass down
  • elevate
  • elevate (someone or something) to (something)
  • elevate to
  • elevated
  • at the top of the heap
  • top of the heap


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