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teach a lesson |
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teach someone a lesson to get even with someone for bad behavior. John tripped me, so I punched him. That ought to teach him a lesson. That taught me a lesson. I won't do it again. teach somebody a lesson to punish someone so that they will not behave badly again The next time she's late, go without her. That should teach her a lesson. teach (somebody) a lesson also teach a lesson to somebody to show what should not be done You would think that losing her job because she took too much time off would have taught her a lesson, but it's happened again! He had this idea that the government is evil and must be taught a lesson, so he blew up a government office. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Ah, Love-Blossom, the gentle bird can teach a lesson you will be wiser and better for. |
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