Meaning of the word "drive something home" in English

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drive something home

US /draɪv ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈhoʊm/
UK /draɪv ˈsʌmθɪŋ hoʊm/
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Idiom

to make something clearly understood by using examples, emphasizing it, or repeating it

Example:
The coach used a video replay to drive home the importance of teamwork.
He kept repeating the message to drive it home to the audience.