knock back


Definition: Meaning of, knock back in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / nɒk bak /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
knock back knocked back knocked back
Present Participle Third Person Singular
knocking back knocks back
[transitive] [informal]
  1. to drink alcohol quickly or in large amounts
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  2. knock someone back British English to cause problems or delays for someone
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  3. British English to refuse to accept someone or something
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  4. knock someone back something British English if something knocks you back a particular amount of money, you have to pay that amount of money for it
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