Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 1 (Q.No. 4)
Directions to Solve
Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.
4.
To drive home
Discussion:
38 comments Page 1 of 4.
Abhiruchi said:
1 decade ago
Can you tell full meaning of "To emphasise".
Mehtab said:
1 decade ago
@abhiruty give extra waitage
Teena said:
1 decade ago
Did not understand please explain.
Tatai said:
1 decade ago
To say something very clearly and with a lot of force, often repeating it several times, so that you are sure that people understand it.
Teja said:
1 decade ago
Stress put on certain words in speaking or greater force of voice used in words to make them more noticeable.
Ex: In writing we sometime underline words in order to show emphasis.
Ex: In writing we sometime underline words in order to show emphasis.
Shruti Rao said:
1 decade ago
Can anyone please explain how emphasize would justify the phrase "To drive home?".
Vidhya said:
1 decade ago
Ya it has no connection I feel.
Mononjit Sadhukhan said:
1 decade ago
I think it will be back to original position.
Aravind Surya said:
1 decade ago
The idiomatic expression 'drive home' means 'reinforce' as in 'The company offered unlimited technical support as a way to drive home the message that customer satisfaction was its highest priority.'
emphasise - to stress, single out as important
emphasise - to stress, single out as important
Anuja Shah said:
1 decade ago
Got it. Thanks aravind.
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