Definition
To use forceful methods to make someone behave more reasonably or stop being foolish.
以强硬的方式使某人变得理智或不再愚蠢。
He needs someone to knock some sense into him and make him see reason.
他需要有人来点醒他，让他明白道理。
Maybe a failed experience will knock some sense into him.
也许一次失败的经历会让他醒悟过来。
I've tried reasoning with him, but sometimes you need to knock some sense into him to make him understand.
我试过和他讲道理，但有时候你需要点醒他才能让他明白。