Teach her a lesson In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "teach her a lesson", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-06-23 12:06

Meaning of Teach her a lesson (redirected from teach (one) a lesson )

Synonyms:

Throw the Book at Someone

Teach (one) a lesson American British verb phrase

To counsel one to refrain from engaging in undesirable behavior in the future by exposing him to the negative consequences of his actions

Having my phone left in class really taught me a lesson - I'll never careless.

I intended to teach the newcomer a lesson for failing to follow company's regulations.

Will you stop resorting violence to friend or am I going to teach you a lesson?

Grammar and Usage of Teach (one) a lesson

Verb Forms

  • teach (one) a lesson
  • teaches (one) a lesson
  • taught (one) a lesson
  • teaching (one) a lesson

The verb "teach" should be conjugated according to its tense
 

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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