to make someone understand what you are trying to say
jemandem klar machen, was du versuchst zu sagen (jemandem klar machen, was du versuchst zu sagen)
"Sometimes it’s hard to get through to my teenage son."
"Manchmal ist es schwer, meinem jugendlichen Sohn klarzumachen, was ich versuche zu sagen." (Manchmal ist es schwer, meinem jugendlichen Sohn **get through to** zu kommen.)
to share personal thoughts or feelings
to fasten buttons on clothing; to finish dressing
to make a mistake when dealing with something difficult
to become unable to move because of traffic or crowding
to make yourself or someone feel happier
to start communication with an individual or group