teach somebody a lesson

Definición y Significado de "teach somebody a lesson"

to teach somebody a lesson

to hurt or punish someone in a way that ensures one they will never repeat their past behavior

Idiom

Informal

Example

After his reckless driving caused an accident, he finally learned his lesson about the importance of safe driving.

The manager decided to teach the lazy employee a lesson by assigning him extra tasks.

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