Hammer into

verb

To teach or instill something strongly and repeatedly to someone.

The teacher spent the entire week trying to hammer the multiplication tables into our heads.
Visual representation of "hammer into" - To teach or instill something strongly and repeatedly to someone

Often appears as...

  • hammer into one's head
  • hammer into someone

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To fix or attach something by hitting it hard and repeatedly.

I had to hammer the nail into the wall very hard for it to stay in place.
Visual representation of "hammer into" - To fix or attach something by hitting it hard and repeatedly

Often appears as...

  • hammer the nail into
  • hammer the peg into
verb

To teach or instill something strongly and repeatedly to someone.

The teacher spent the entire week trying to hammer the multiplication tables into our heads.
Visual representation of "hammer into" - To teach or instill something strongly and repeatedly to someone

Often appears as...

  • hammer into one's head
  • hammer into someone

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To fix or attach something by hitting it hard and repeatedly.

I had to hammer the nail into the wall very hard for it to stay in place.
Visual representation of "hammer into" - To fix or attach something by hitting it hard and repeatedly

Often appears as...

  • hammer the nail into
  • hammer the peg into
Definition 1 of 2
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Strong Emphasis

The phrase suggests a forceful and persistent way of teaching.

Illustration for Strong Emphasis
Our coach hammered sportsmanship principles into us.
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Emotional Frustration

Sometimes used to express annoyance towards someone's learning process.

Illustration for Emotional Frustration
I keep hammering the rules into him, but he forgets!
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Repeated Effort

It implies repeated instruction until the lesson is learned.

Illustration for Repeated Effort
The tutor had to hammer the formulas into the students.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Strong Emphasis

The phrase suggests a forceful and persistent way of teaching.

Illustration for Strong Emphasis
Our coach hammered sportsmanship principles into us.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Frustration

Sometimes used to express annoyance towards someone's learning process.

Illustration for Emotional Frustration
I keep hammering the rules into him, but he forgets!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Repeated Effort

It implies repeated instruction until the lesson is learned.

Illustration for Repeated Effort
The tutor had to hammer the formulas into the students.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Strong Emphasis

The phrase suggests a forceful and persistent way of teaching.

Illustration for Strong Emphasis
Our coach hammered sportsmanship principles into us.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Frustration

Sometimes used to express annoyance towards someone's learning process.

Illustration for Emotional Frustration
I keep hammering the rules into him, but he forgets!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Repeated Effort

It implies repeated instruction until the lesson is learned.

Illustration for Repeated Effort
The tutor had to hammer the formulas into the students.
Visual representation of the word "Hammer into"

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