In the song A Message by Coldplay, Chris Martin sings:
And I’m not gonna take it back
And I’m not gonna say I don’t mean that
You’re the target that I’m aiming at
And I’ll get that message home
Context: http://timeline.coldplay.com/lyrics/a-message/
What does get that message home mean? Especially the ''idiom'' get home?
Best Answer
The idiom is not "get home". it is "to get something home". More commonly this is expressed as "to drive something home".
The original expression was "to drive a point home". This metaphor refers to driving a nail into a piece of wood or a peg into a hole. It connects with the idea of making a point in an argument. Note that 'home' means 'rightful place'.
The expression "to get a message home" is two steps away from the original idea.
EDIT This answer was posted simultaneously with others. I see that there is some overlap.