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bring (someone or something) to bay. To catch or trap someone or something (such as an animal). That beast has been terrorizing the townspeople for weeks—we must bring it to bay at once! These tree frogs have a powerful poison on their backs that helps them bring predators to bay.
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bring (someone or something) to bay. To catch or trap...
- Bring Something to Bay
bring (someone or something) to bay. To catch or trap someone or something (such as an animal). That beast has been terrorizing the townspeople for weeks—we must bring it to bay at once! These tree frogs have a powerful poison on their backs that helps them bring predators to bay.
bring (someone or something) to bay. To catch or trap someone or something (such as an animal). That beast has been terrorizing the townspeople for weeks—we must bring it to bay at once! These tree frogs have a powerful poison on their backs that helps them bring predators to bay.
To force into a position from which retreat is impossible.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
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bring to bay {v. phr.} To chase or force into a place where escape is impossible without a fight; trap; corner. The police brought the robber to bay on the roof and he gave up. The fox was brought to bay in a hollow tree and the dogs stood around it barking. Compare: AT BAY.
bring to bay {v. phr.} To chase or force into a place where escape is impossible without a fight; trap; corner. The police brought the robber to bay on the roof and he gave up. The fox was brought to bay in a hollow tree and the dogs stood around it barking. Compare: AT BAY.
