JLPT N2Idioms

釘を刺す

Meaning
後で問題が起きないよう念を押して注意しておく
Explanation
「釘を刺す」means to give a firm reminder and warning in advance so that no problem arises later. The difference is that it is a warning beforehand, not an after-the-fact punishment like c4 "to severely punish and discipline."
Original Japanese explanation

「釘を刺す」は、後で問題が起きないように前もって念を押し、注意しておくことです。c4「強く罰して懲らしめる」のような事後の制裁ではなく、事前の警告である点が違います。

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