to knock (some) sense into somebody
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to attempt to make someone understand something, often forcefully or through persuasion
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Idiom
Informal
例
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.
