I think his father finally knocked some sense into him.
•The accident finally knocked in some sense.
•I thought that last week's experience would knock some sense in.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
knock (some) sense into (someone) — informal to use strong methods in order to teach someone to stop behaving stupidly. A month in prison should knock some sense into him … New idioms dictionary
knock some sense into someone — informal phrase to make someone start behaving in a more sensible way Thesaurus: to make someone behave in a particular waysynonym Main entry: knock … Useful english dictionary
knock some sense into someone's head — see ↑sense, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑head knock some sense into someone s head (or knock some sense into someone) informal : to cause someone to stop thinking or behaving foolishly I tried to knock some sense into the boy s head, but he just wouldn t … Useful english dictionary
knock some sense into someone — informal to make someone start behaving in a more sensible way … English dictionary
knock — knock1 [ nak ] verb *** 1. ) intransitive or transitive to hit something, causing damage or harm: Mike had knocked his leg against a table. a ) transitive to hit something and force it somewhere: He knocked a couple of nails into the door. b )… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
knock — I UK [nɒk] / US [nɑk] verb Word forms knock : present tense I/you/we/they knock he/she/it knocks present participle knocking past tense knocked past participle knocked *** 1) [intransitive/transitive] to hit something, causing damage or harm Mike … English dictionary
knock — knock1 W3S1 [nɔk US na:k] v ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(door)¦ 2¦(hit and move something)¦ 3¦(hit somebody hard)¦ 4¦(hit part of your body)¦ 5 knock on doors 6 be knocking on the door 7¦(remove wall)¦ 8 knock a hole in/through something 9¦(criticize)¦ … Dictionary of contemporary English
knock — 1 verb 1 DOOR/WINDOW (T) to hit a door or window with your closed hand to attract the attention of the people inside: Why don t you knock before you come in? (+ at/on): I turned to see Jane knocking frantically on the taxi window. 2 HIT/MAKE STH… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
sense — 1 /sens/ noun JUDGMENT/UNDERSTANDING 1 (U) good understanding and judgment, especially about practical things: have the sense to do sth: You should have had the sense to turn off the electricity before touching the wires. see also: common sense 2 … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
sense — sense1 W1S1 [sens] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: sens, from Latin sensus, from sentire to feel ] 1.) a feeling about something sense of ▪ Afterwards I felt a great sense of relief. ▪ She has a strong sense of loyalty … Dictionary of contemporary English
Sense & Sensitivity — Infobox Television episode Title = Sense Sensitivity Series = Angel Season = 1 Episode = 6 Airdate = November 9, 1999 Production = 1ADH06 Writer = Tim Minear Director = James Contner Guests = Elisabeth Röhm (Kate) John Capodice (Little Tony) John … Wikipedia
