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Riddled with bullets, was taught a lesson (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

drilled

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'taught a lesson' is the definition.
'drilled' can be an answer for 'taught' (drilling is a kind of teaching). I am not certain of the 'a lesson' bit.

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for drilled that I've seen before include "Made a hole with a pointed tool" , "soldiers may be treated thus" , "given military instruction" , "Bored a hole or trained by repetition" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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