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Drum into

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Repetition Emphasis

The phrase implies heavy repetition, similar to how a drumbeat is consistent and persistent.

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The coach drummed the strategies into the players until they could execute them perfectly.
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Authoritative Tone

'Drum into' often suggests an authority figure is doing the teaching.

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The sergeant drummed the importance of discipline into the new recruits.
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Mild Frustration

It might imply mild frustration at the need for such repetition.

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I have to drum into him the importance of being punctual for our meetings.
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