Meaning of "bring off"

[Mickey]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #143 "Phrasal idioms with the verb 'bring'", question 8

The slips fieldsman moved quickly to his left and then flung himself further leftwards to ......... a spectacular catch.

(a) bring forward
(b) bring off
(c) bring back
(d) bring up

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #143 "Phrasal idioms with the verb 'bring'", answer 8

The slips fieldsman moved quickly to his left and then flung himself further leftwards to bring off a spectacular catch.

Correct answer: (b) bring off

Your answer was: correct
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Why using "bring off" ?

[Mister Micawber]

'Bring off' = succeed in accomplishing (something difficult)
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[Alan]

Hi Mickey,

You might be interested in other idiomatic uses of 'bring'.
http://www.english-test.net/lessons/7/index.html

Alan
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[Saneta]

The slips fieldsman = the fieldsman in slips??

thanks

[Mister Micawber]

No, It is an alternative term for 'slip fielder':

In the sport of cricket, a slip fielder (collectively, a slip cordon or the slips) is placed behind the batsman on the off side of the field. They are placed with the aim of catching an edged ball which is beyond the wicket-keeper's reach.
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