Don't knock it Meaning in English
expression
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈnɑk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
DOHNT NOK it
dəʊnt/ /nˈɒk/ /ˈɪt
DOHNT NOK it
Definition
Used to tell someone not to criticize or judge something until they have tried it or learned more about it.
Usage & Nuances
Conversational, informal. Often used to defend something unusual or new, and usually implies 'try it first.' Alternative: 'Don't judge it before you try it.' Not literal—'knock' here means criticize, not physically hit.
Spanish: no lo critiques - no lo menospreciesPortuguese (BR): não critique - não desprezePortuguese (PT): não critiques - não menosprezesChinese (Simplified): 别小看它 - 别批评它Chinese (Traditional): 別小看它 - 別批評它Hindi: इसे मत बुरा कहो - इसे कम मत आँकोArabic: لا تنتقده - لا تستهِن بهBengali: সমালোচনা কোরো না - না দেখে কিছু বলো নাRussian: не осуждай - не критикуйJapanese: 悪く言わないで - 批判しないでVietnamese: đừng chê baiKorean: 깎아내리지 마 - 비난하지 마Turkish: olumsuzlama - eleştirmeUrdu: تنقید نہ کرو - برا مت کہوIndonesian: jangan meremehkan - jangan mengkritik
Example Sentences
You should don't knock it until you try it.
basic
Don't knock it. Some people really like pineapple on pizza.
basic
He always says 'don't knock it' when I dislike his food.
basic
Honestly, don't knock it—cold showers can be really refreshing.
natural
My advice: don't knock it until you've given it a fair chance.
natural
If you're nervous about karaoke, don't knock it—it's more fun than you think!
natural