drive home

Idioms and Phrases

Make clearly understood, make a point, as in The network news programs drive home the fact that violence is part of urban life . This expression uses the verb drive in the sense of “force by a blow or thrust” (as in driving a nail). Samuel Hieron used it in Works (1607): “That I may ... drive home the nail of this exhortation even to the head.”

Example Sentences

Also, bring buckets half full of water in your car, to keep the flowers hydrated during your drive home.

From Los Angeles Times

When Sajid arrived to drive home Pakistan’s position, England were bereft of answers.

From BBC

The main reason is that the Democrats again grew skittish about delivering provocative, attention-grabbing messaging that controls the news cycle and drives home a narrative of strength, success and optimism.

From Salon

Starling Marte lined a double down the line to drive home two runs.

From Los Angeles Times

I fell asleep contentedly on the drive home but awoke as we pulled into our favorite spot at the Muckenthaler.

From Los Angeles Times