Bring Down the House' is an expression that refers to an audience or crowd being so impressed by a performance or speech that they give it a standing ovation. The crossword solutions for this term are BULLDOZE, RAZE, and termites. Bulldozing refers to the process of pushing down structures using heavy machinery. Razing means to demolish or destroy a building or structure. Termites are insects that eat away at wood and other building materials, causing structural damage.