hammer (something) into (one's/someone's)



hammer (something) into (one's/someone's) head

To commit some piece of information into one's or someone else's long-term memory, especially through intense repetition. How many times do I have to hammer it into your head? Do not drive my car unless I give you permission first! I've just been trying to hammer these formulas into my head for the big test tomorrow!
See also: hammer, head

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CleisthenesKLIES-thə-neez (English)Ancient Greek (Latinized)
KirstenKEER-sten (Danish, Norwegian), KUR-stən (English)Danish, Norwegian, English
Valentinianus-Ancient Roman
Nabila-Arabic
Saxa-Ancient Germanic
LiddyLID-eeEnglish