Which sentence uses 'come across' correctly?

I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic

I came across the street to meet you

I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic

The bridge came across the river

Which sentence uses 'come across' correctly?

She comes across as very confident in interviews

He came across the finish line first

Which sentence uses 'come by' correctly?

Good jobs are hard to come by these days

The bus will come by this route

Good jobs are hard to come by these days

I come by the office every morning at 8

Which sentence uses 'come by' correctly?

Can you come by my house later for coffee?

The train came by the station too fast

She comes by the grocery store home

Which sentence uses 'come out' correctly?

The new iPhone will come out next month

I need to come out from the house now

The new iPhone will come out next month

Which sentence uses 'come out' correctly?

The truth finally came out after the investigation

The students came out to the classroom

Understanding the Phrasal Verb 'Bring In'

“To bring in change, one must first open the door to new possibilities while closing the past chapters of doubt and fear.”

📝 Grammar Info

Separable

Yes

The object can come between 'bring' and 'in'.

Neutral

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Transitive

Yes

'Bring in' requires a direct object to complete its meaning.

📊 Conjugation Table

Tense	Form	Example
Present Simple	bring in	They bring in new customers every month.
Past Simple	brought in	She brought in new business strategies.
Present Continuous	bringing in	They are bringing in fresh ideas.
Present Perfect	have brought in	We have brought in more revenue this year.

💡 When to Use

Introducing a new idea

Use when you are talking about adding a new idea or concept to a group or discussion.

Example: “Our team is bringing in innovative marketing strategies.”

Generating income

Use when discussing how an action or event is making money or resources available.

Example: “The fundraiser will bring in needed funds for the project.”

Legal or official context

Applicable when referring to a legal action, like arrest or indictment.

Example: “They decided to bring in the suspect for questioning.”

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Incorrect grammatical structure

❌ Wrong: They in the new policy bring.

✅ Correct: They bring in the new policy.

💡 Tip: Remember: bring always comes before in.

Confusing with summoning

❌ Wrong: The manager will bring in the employees.

✅ Correct: The manager will summon the employees.

💡 Tip: Use 'bring in' for ideas, not people.

Using for physical movement only

❌ Wrong: He brought in the box.

✅ Correct: He carried the box inside.

💡 Tip: Use 'bring in' for non-tangible additions.

Practice

BRING IN – IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Listen and repeat the audio as many times as needed to improve your pronunciation
Use the audio as a dictation exercise, trying to write what you hear and understand
Create a new sentence following the structure of the example sentences

Examples in Context

1
Listen to example

The board decided to bring in experts to improve productivity and efficiency.
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2
Listen to example

New regulations were brought in to ensure workplace safety and protect the employees.
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3
Listen to example

The company is focusing on bringing in additional revenue through online sales.
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Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

introduce generate

Antonyms

remove

Quick Check

Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:

“The new law aims to ___ significant changes in the education system.”

bring off

bring in

bring over

bring across

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Bring In

What is the origin of bring in?

The phrasal verb 'bring in' originates from the early 19th century, primarily used in legal terms to mean introducing something like evidence or making an arrest.

Can bring in be used in formal and informal contexts?

Yes, 'bring in' is versatile and used in both formal contexts, like regulatory changes, and informal situations, such as bringing friends into a group.

What is the difference between bring in and introduce?

While both can mean to add something new, 'bring in' often implies generating results, like income, whereas 'introduce' can suggest simply presenting or starting something.

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About the Author

Alessandra Nóbrega

History teacher who fell in love with English! This passion led me to specialize in languages and work on bilingual education projects. With 37 years in education, I believe learning should be meaningful – not just memorization.

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