hammer home — to emphasize a point strongly and repeatedly to make sure it is understood
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to emphasize a point strongly and repeatedly to make sure it is understood
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæmər hoʊm/
Example Sentences
- My mom hammered home the fact that I should never trust strangers offering free candy.
- The coach hammered home the importance of teamwork by making us do trust falls for two hours.
- The presentation hammered home the need for immediate action on climate change.
hammer home
NOUN[/ˈhæmər hoʊm/]
to emphasize a point strongly and repeatedly to make sure it is understood
The coach hammers home the importance of teamwork before the final match.
Hammer home the truth above the clamor, help the student stop the stammer!
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“My mom hammered home the fact that I should never trust strangers offering free candy.”
“The coach hammered home the importance of teamwork by making us do trust falls for two hours.”
“The presentation hammered home the need for immediate action on climate change.”
“She hammered home her point by repeating it five times and writing it on the board in red ink.”
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