Meaning of 'Come to bear'
What does the saying 'Come to bear' mean?
Idiom: Come to bear
Meaning:
If something comes to bear on you, you start to feel the pressure or effect of it.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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