english
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general::
Phrase(s): instill something in(to) someone to impress something into someone’s mind. • You need to remember your manners. I want to instill that into you. • Good manners were instilled in me at home.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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general::
Phrase(s): instill something in(to) something to add something to a situation. • The presence of the mayor instilled a legitimacy into the proceedings. • Sharon sought to instill a little levity in the meeting.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs