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Ram something home

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Repetition effectPlay
Using 'ram something home' implies repeating something to ensure the listener fully understands. SlideThe coach spent the whole morning trying to ram home the importance of teamwork.
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Persuasion strategyPlay
It often suggests an attempt to convince someone by emphasizing a point strongly. SlideShe rammed home her opinion on the matter until everyone agreed.
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Forceful communicationPlay
The phrase can carry a connotation of being almost too forceful or insistent. SlideDuring the meeting, he relentlessly rammed home his vision for the company's future.