How is the phrase darle una lección translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Teach him a lesson
phrase

Castigar a alguien o hacerlo sufrir para que no repita un error.

To punish or make someone suffer so they learn not to repeat a mistake.

Examples with “darle una lección”

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  • Tienes que darle una lección sobre la responsabilidad. — You need to teach him a lesson about responsibility.

  • ¿Por qué no le das una lección por llegar tarde? — Why don't you teach him a lesson for being late?

  • Creo que ya va siendo hora de darle una lección que no olvide. — I think it's time to teach him a lesson he won't forget.

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