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Reference : Phrasal Verbs : B : bring off

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bring off

Meaning: to succeed in doing something that's difficult

Synonym: pull off

For example:

  • bring off sth Nobody expected the Saints to win the game, but they brought off one of the most amazing victories of the year.

  • bring sth off You got the top score in the exam! How did you bring that off?

Quick Quiz:

Everyone thought Simone would lose the game, and then she brought off
  1. a big loss
  2. a great victory
  3. a weak effort