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drill

Definition

  • noun: a tool used for making holes in hard substances
  • verb: to fix something in the mind or habit pattern of by repetitive instruction
  • verb: to make a hole in something with a drill
  • synonyms: discipline, entice, decoy

Examples

  • The importance of saying “please” and “thank you” was 'drilled into' us as children.

  • During basic training, the recruits spent hours a day doing 'drills'.

  • You don't have to tell us what to do. We all 'know the drill' by now.

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's certainly the start of something new for Santiago Munez. - Go, Sant. - Go on, Santi. Munez ghosting in. He's looking menacing. Ready to drill Olympiak-Bunny Oh, dear, it's all coming to the boil. GavroBunnies brought his handbag. Not cleared, only as far as Munez. (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream