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to bring on the fun

to bring on the fun

1 3.6
To make people start having fun at a party or event
  • phrasal verb
  • Informal
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  • Let's bring on the fun at the party!

Examples

  • Whenever we travel together, someone always says, "bring on the fun!" as we start the trip.

  • As soon as the barbecue is ready, it's time to bring on the fun and enjoy the evening.

  • After finishing their work early, the team decided to bring on the fun with music and games.

  • The festival is sure to bring on the fun this weekend.

  • Let's bring on the fun by organizing a big party at my house this weekend.

  • The carnival is here, and they really know how to bring on the fun with rides and games.

  • Every time she hosts an event, she knows how to bring on the fun with her lively games and music.

Synonyms

to entertain
vsto bring on the fun
226 2.0

Make people laugh or enjoy themselves

focuses on creating a group atmosphere rather than single-person amusement
to excite
vsto bring on the fun
64 2.7

To make something more active, alert or interested

is specifically about starting fun rather than general stimulation
to bring joy
vsto bring on the fun
12 2.3

To make someone feel happy

focuses on creating a shared fun atmosphere not just individual happiness
to bring the fun
vsto bring on the fun
  • Informal
1 5.3

To make a party or event lively and enjoyable for people

has identical meaning and is used here as the main phrase
to bring the party
vsto bring on the fun
  • Informal
1 6.5

Make a social event lively and fun

focuses on social gatherings while the key covers any fun setting
to get the boogaloo going
vsto bring on the fun
  • Archaic
9.9

To start a lively dance or party atmosphere

is similar but applies to fun more generally not only dancing
to get a crowd going
vsto bring on the fun
  • Informal
4.8

Make an audience feel excited and cheer

is broader not limited to audiences or events
to kick up excitement
vsto bring on the fun
4.4

Make people more interested and eager about something

stresses fun atmosphere rather than only raising interest

Antonyms

to dull
33 3.4

Cause something to become less sharp, strong or bright

How Entertaining

to thrill
201 2.1
to bring on the fun
  • Informal
1 3.6
to entertain
226 2.0
to amuse
153 1.4

Surface Forms

bring on the fun infinitive
bringing on the fun present participle
brings on the fun third person singular
brought on the fun past
brought on the fun past participle

Morphology

bring + on + the + fun

The meaning 'to start or create an atmosphere of enjoyment' is directly and compositionally derivable from 'bring' (to cause/produce) + the particle-like use of 'on' (to initiate/activate) + 'fun' (enjoyment). This causative, motion-to-state pattern is transparent and common in English (and has parallels cross-linguistically), so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will likely infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Bring on the fun comes from the picture of someone carrying games or music into a room to start a party. When a person brings things on and the fun begins, the phrase means 'to start a good time'.