Brought a frown to

Mr. Tom 1

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Hi

Could you please tell me which one of these is better?

My question brought a frown to her brow. [=she did not like my question]
My question brought a frown on her brow. [=she did not like my question]

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Tom
 

Tarheel

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Hi

Could you please tell me which one of these is better?

My question brought a frown to her brow. [=she did not like my question]
My question brought a frown on her brow. [=she did not like my question]

[.......]

Tom
I prefer the first one. I think it's more natural.
 

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The version with "on" is wrong. The suggestion of the verb "bring" is movement. We bring things to people and places. The same goes for this situation.
The question brought a frown.
Where did it bring it to?
To her brow.

She brought me to work this morning.
That brought a smile to my face.
Can you bring that book to me?
The show brought the audience to their feet.
 
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