Bring on
Bring on verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).
Usage example: this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
Can
Can verb - To let go from office, service, or employment.
Both terms in one sentence
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Stuff Blowing Up: Burt can always be counted on to bring on the explosions:Burt: That's two and half tons of high explosives, Earl!
Source: Film / Tremors 2: Aftershocks - The fact that Whit was played by Kyle Eastwood, Clint's real-life son, can definitely bring on Unfortunate Implications if not Squick for some viewers.
Source: Professional Sex Ed -
In Syphon Filter The Omega Strain the player can choose what firearms to bring on a mission.
Source: Throw-Away Guns
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