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"be driven home" is a correct and usable phrase in written English
It is often used to describe how a point or idea is emphasized or reinforced to someone. It is typically used in a figurative sense, rather than a literal one. Example: The importance of recycling was really driven home when we saw the amount of plastic waste in the ocean during our beach cleanup.
Idiom
Drive home.
The idiomatic expression 'drive home' means 'reinforce' as in 'The company offered unlimited technical support as a way to drive home the message that customer satisfaction was its highest priority.'.
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Now he is waiting to be driven home.
That must be driven home to Mr. Berlusconi, at least for the next six months.
My godhood therefore must be driven home to him and all of Thebes.
She asks to be driven home and, during the ride, Jonas complains about being famous and reveals she is anorexic.
Or that two of the girls, allergic to cats, had to be driven home at 2 a.m.
She has to be driven home from the casino because she has blown every cent she has on slot machines.
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The president's perceived resemblance to the cow, with its placid smile, square jaw and homely looks, were driven home by his name being transformed into "MuuhBarak".
Afterwards, we were driven home.
He was in a car, being driven home.
The contrast with her upbringing was driven home.
She was driven home and paid the agreed fee.
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