teach a lesson
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Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf responded on X that Iran's armed forces were "ready to respond and to teach a lesson for any aggression".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
These experiences do not always exist to be traumatizing or even to teach a lesson.
From Salon • Aug. 3, 2023
You may write to relay an event, to teach a lesson, or to explore an idea.
From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021
What a great opportunity for baseball to teach a lesson about fairness and playing by the rules to our children.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2019
I wished Mr. Mann would actually do his job and teach a lesson, or at least pay attention to the class.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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