teach someone a lesson

Language: en

1.
General Englishinformalcolloquial
- To punish or reprimand someone in order to discourage undesirable behavior and ensure they learn not to repeat it.
2.
General Englishneutralformal
- To instruct or demonstrate something so that someone gains knowledge, understanding, or skill.

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