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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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