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Idiom/phrase meaning: "to drive home" (choose the correct sense) Context: Communicating an idea forcefully and clearly. Select the correct meaning.

Difficulty: Easy

To find one's roots
To return to one's place of rest
To get back to the original position
To emphasise; make a point clear
None of these

Correct Answer: To emphasise; make a point clear

Explanation:

Meaning
"To drive home" an argument is to express it with such clarity and force that the listener fully understands.

Option analysis
To emphasise; make a point clear — exact sense. ✅(a)–(c) are literal/irrelevant interpretations.

Example
"The data drive home the need for immediate action."

Final Answer
To emphasise; make a point clear.

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