{v. phr.}, {informal} To start an audience laughing or clapping enthusiastically. * /The principal's story was funny in itself and also touched their loyalties, so it brought down the house./ * /The President made a fine speech which brought down the house./
BRING DOWN THE HOUSE
Meaning of BRING DOWN THE HOUSE in English
Slang English vocab. Английский сленговый словарь. 2012