См. также в других словарях:
knock something back — (informal) SWALLOW, gulp down, drink up, quaff, guzzle, slug; informal down, swig, swill (down), toss off; N. Amer. informal scarf (down/up), snarf (down/up). → … Useful english dictionary
knock something back — informal we can watch the game and knock back a few beers Syn: swallow, gulp down, drink (up), quaff, guzzle, slug, down, swig, drain, swill (down), toss off, scarf (down) … Thesaurus of popular words
knock something back — informal consume a drink quickly. → knock … English new terms dictionary
knock somebody back something — ˌknock sb ˈback sth derived (BrE, informal) to cost sb a lot of money • That house must have knocked them back a bit. Main entry: ↑knockderived … Useful english dictionary
knock sb back — UK US knock sb/sth back Phrasal Verb with knock({{}}/nɒk/ verb [T] ► to have a bad effect on someone or something, especially by stopping them from achieving something: »Disappointing results from the company knocked its shares back to just 51p.… … Financial and business terms
knock sth back — UK US knock sb/sth back Phrasal Verb with knock({{}}/nɒk/ verb [T] ► to have a bad effect on someone or something, especially by stopping them from achieving something: »Disappointing results from the company knocked its shares back to just 51p.… … Financial and business terms
knock something into shape — lick/knock/whip/ someone/something/into shape phrase to improve the condition or performance of someone or something I’m going to whip this department into shape. Thesaurus: to make something better … Useful english dictionary
knock — 1 verb 1 DOOR/WINDOW (T) to hit a door or window with your closed hand to attract the attention of the people inside: Why don t you knock before you come in? (+ at/on): I turned to see Jane knocking frantically on the taxi window. 2 HIT/MAKE STH… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
knock back — verb cost a certain amount My daughter s wedding set me back $20,000 • Syn: ↑set back, ↑put back • Hypernyms: ↑cost, ↑be • Verb Frames: Something s somebody … Useful english dictionary
knock — verb 1》 strike a surface noisily to attract attention. ↘strike or thump together or against something. ↘(of a motor) make a thumping or rattling noise. 2》 collide forcefully with. ↘force to move or fall with a blow or collision: he… … English new terms dictionary
knock — 1. verb 1) he knocked on the door Syn: bang, tap, rap, thump, pound, hammer; strike, hit, beat 2) she knocked her knee on the table Syn: bump, bang, hit … Thesaurus of popular words
