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knock (something) down — 1. to show that an idea or opinion is completely wrong. He knocked down my business plan, saying I couldn t raise the money to do it. Every time I make a suggestion, you knock it down. 2. to reduce the price of something or the amount you want… … New idioms dictionary
knock (something) off — 1. to subtract a certain amount from the price of an item. The manager knocked two bucks off because the dress had a button missing. If you knock off five dollars, I d consider buying it. 2. to produce something quickly and easily. He can usually … New idioms dictionary
knock something on the head — If you knock something on the head, you stop it or stop doing it … The small dictionary of idiomes
knock (something) out — 1. to cause something to stop working. The lightning knocked out our electricity. 2. to destroy something. Enemy aircraft have knocked out 25 tanks … New idioms dictionary
knock something on the head Brit. — knock something on the head Brit. informal put an end to an idea, plan, etc. → knock … English new terms dictionary
knock something over N. Amer. — knock something over N. Amer. informal rob a shop. → knock … English new terms dictionary
knock something on the head — knock (something) on the head British, informal to stop doing something. Do you still play football? No, I knocked that on the head a while ago … New idioms dictionary
knock something for a loop — knock (something) for a loop US informal : to damage or ruin (something) The town s economy has been knocked for a loop by the factory s closing. The news has knocked the stock market for a loop. • • • Main Entry: ↑loop … Useful english dictionary
knock something off — 1. tv. to manufacture or make something, especially in haste. (See also knock something together.) □ I’ll see if I can knock another one off before lunch. CD They knocked off four window frames in an hour. 3. tv. to lower the price of something;… … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
knock something out — AND knock something off tv. to write something quickly. □ Would you please knock a speech out for the senator? CD I’ll knock out a letter explaining the whole thing … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
knock something up — 1》 Brit. make something hurriedly. 2》 Cricket score runs rapidly. → knock … English new terms dictionary
