press home

phrase

: to repeat (something, such as an idea) often in a way that is annoying to show that it is very important
They're trying to press home their message.

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“Press home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20home. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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