[knock] (some|) sense into {sb}
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to attempt to make someone understand something, often forcefully or through persuasion
- 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.
- I tried to knock sense into my friend by explaining the risks, but he seemed oblivious to the dangers.
- She attempted to knock sense into her coworker by providing concrete evidence and logical arguments to support her perspective.
- His parents decided it was time to knock some sense into him after his reckless behavior put his life at risk.