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idiom-meaning

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".

drive your message/point home

to state something in a very forceful and effective way:

The speaker really drove his message home, repeating his main point several times.

Cambridge Dictionary Online

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.

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