Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “bring to bear upon” and its meaning is “to apply something (pressure) to achieve an intended effect; to use something (power/authority) to have a big effect on someone; utilize, employ, wield, make use of”.
Example Sentence: A major source of his complacency is his shrewd assessment of the limits of the pressure that the U.S. can bring to bear upon him. In the forthcoming presidential elections, Mr. Biden faces a formidable challenge from the resurgent Donald Trump. Again, given the total backing for Israel that animates most Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate, Mr. Biden has no capacity to make unacceptable demands of the Israeli Prime Minister. Hence, Mr. Netanyahu has disdainfully shrugged off all the advice addressed to him by the U.S.
This phrase is present in In Gaza, peace prospects remain distant and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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