Meaning of the word "press something home" in English

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press something home

US /prɛs ˈsʌmθɪŋ hoʊm/
UK /prɛs ˈsʌmθɪŋ hoʊm/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to make someone understand something completely, especially a point in an argument

Example:
The lawyer tried to press home the importance of the evidence.
She kept pressing home her argument about the need for change.
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