How to Pronounce "knock some sense in"
expression
NAHK-sum-SENS-in
NOK-sum-SENS-in
Definition
To strongly encourage or force someone to understand or realize something important, especially if they are being foolish or stubborn.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑk/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈsɛns/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
nˈɒk/ /sˈʌm/ /sˈɛns/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK-sum-SENS-in
UK
NOK-sum-SENS-in
Listen in Context
I wish someone could knock some sense in her before she quits her job.
His friends try to knock some sense in him when he makes bad choices.
It took a while to knock some sense in the kids about safety.
If my brother doesn’t listen soon, I’ll have to knock some sense in him myself.