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to knock (some) sense into sb
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to attempt to make someone understand something, often forcefully or through persuasion
Exemple
His parents decided it was time to knock some sense into him after his reckless behavior put his life at risk.
After his repeated mistakes, his mentor decided it was time to knock some sense into him and provide a stern wake-up call.
When my friend was being stubborn about a dangerous situation, I had to knock some sense into them by highlighting the potential risks and consequences.