Press something home

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verb

To make sure that people thoroughly understand or appreciate a point you are making.

She was determined to press home her advantage till the last moment.
Visual representation of "press something home" - To make sure that people thoroughly understand or appreciate a point you are making.

Often appears as...

  • press home the message
  • press home the point

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Idiomatic

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Reinforcing Ideas

Used to intensify the importance of an idea or argument, suggesting conviction.

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In the meeting, he pressed home the importance of customer satisfaction.
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Persuasion Technique

Can indicate an attempt to convince someone about a particular point or view.

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She pressed home her reasons for the changes during the negotiation.
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Debate Strategy

Often used in debates to highlight when someone strongly enforces their argument.

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He pressed home his point until the opposition conceded.
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