Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
teach a lesson to — index punish Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
teach a lesson — teach (someone) a lesson to show what should not be done. You would think that losing her job because she took too much time off would have taught her a lesson, but it s happened again! He had this idea that the government is evil and must be… … New idioms dictionary
teach a lesson — teach (someone) a lesson To bring home to (someone) his or her folly • • • Main Entry: ↑teach … Useful english dictionary
teach a lesson — teach morals … English contemporary dictionary
teach a lesson — {v. phr.} To show that bad behavior can be harmful. * /When Johnny pulled Mary s hair, she taught him a lesson by breaking his toy boat./ * /The burns Tommy got from playing with matches taught him a lesson./ … Dictionary of American idioms
teach\ a\ lesson — v. phr. To show that bad behavior can be harmful. When Johnny pulled Mary s hair, she taught him a lesson by breaking his toy boat. The burns Tommy got from playing with matches taught him a lesson … Словарь американских идиом
teach — Synonyms and related words: broaden the mind, catechize, civilize, coach, communicate, demonstrate, direct, discipline, drill, edify, educate, enlighten, exercise, give instruction, give lessons in, ground, guide, illumine, impart, implant,… … Moby Thesaurus
lesson — See: TEACH A LESSON … Dictionary of American idioms
lesson — See: TEACH A LESSON … Dictionary of American idioms
lesson — See: teach a lesson … Словарь американских идиом
