0 knock (some) sense into sb [idiom]Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary knock some sense into somebody knock/talk some ˈsense into sb idiom to try and persuade sb to stop behaving in a stupid way, sometimes using rough or violent methods • Try and talk some sense into her before she makes the wrong decision. • Where would I be without you to knock some sense into my head? Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary knock (some) sense into sb knock (some) sense into sb INFORMAL to forcefully teach someone not to be foolish: A couple of years in the army will knock some sense into him. American EnglishBritish EnglishShortened URL: http://lngt.co/knock-some-sense-into-sb1en
