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Collocation

bring up a topic

phrasal verb + noun phrase B1 phrasal verb + noun phrase

To introduce a subject for discussion or consideration.

bring up a topic: To introduce a subject for discussion or consideration.

Definition

'bring up a topic' is a common English collocation. To introduce a subject for discussion or consideration.

bring + up + a topic

“I didn't want to bring up such a sensitive topic during dinner.”

Examples

  • She decided to bring up the budget during the team meeting.
  • He was hesitant to bring up his concerns about the project.
  • Why did you bring up that controversial topic at the party?
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  • We need to bring up the issue of overtime pay with management.
  • The students asked if they could bring up a new topic for their next presentation.
  • I know it's late, but I must bring up something important before you leave.
  • After several minutes, he finally brought up the delicate topic he had been avoiding.
  • They have been bringing up that same old topic for weeks now.
  • It's always a challenge to bring up difficult topics with him.
  • She was hoping he wouldn't bring up the topic of their past argument.

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