bring (one) up for (something)
bring (one) up for (something)
To mention or suggest someone for something in particular, such as a position. The recruiter brought up John for the position, but I prefer a different candidate. I tried to bring you up for the gig, but Nick wasn't having it. Wait, the boss brought me up for the promotion? Whoa, I didn't know I had a real shot at it!
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bring someone up for something
1. to suggest someone's name for something. I would like to bring Beth up for vice president. I will bring up Beth for this office if you don't.
2. to put someone's name up for promotion, review, discipline, etc. We brought Tom up for promotion. The boss brought up Tom, too.
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