Knock back Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɑk/ /ˈbæk
NAHK-BAK
nˈɒk/ /bˈæk
NOK-BAK
Definition
To drink something quickly, especially alcohol, or to reject something such as an offer (informal).
Usage & Nuances
Main uses: 1) Informal for drinking quickly, especially alcohol: 'knock back a beer.' 2) Informal for rejecting offers or requests: 'They knocked back my suggestion.' Most common in the UK/Australia. American English prefers 'down' for drinking. The rejection meaning can sound abrupt or unfriendly.
Spanish: beber rápidamente - rechazar (informal)Portuguese (BR): virar (bebida) - recusar (algo)Portuguese (PT): virar (bebida) - recusar (algo)Chinese (Simplified): 一口喝下 - 拒绝（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 一口喝下 - 拒絕（口語）Hindi: झटपट पी जाना - अस्वीकार करना (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: يشرب بسرعة - يرفض (غير رسمي)Bengali: দ্রুত পান করা - প্রত্যাখ্যান করাRussian: залпом выпить - отвергнутьJapanese: 一気に飲む - 拒否するVietnamese: uống cạn nhanh - từ chốiKorean: 단숨에 마시다 - 거절하다Turkish: hızlıca içmek - reddetmekUrdu: جلد پی جانا - رد کرناIndonesian: menenggak - menolak
Example Sentences
He can knock back five beers in one night.
basic
She knocked back his offer to help.
basic
It’s not healthy to knock back so much soda.
basic
He just sat at the bar and knocked back one drink after another.
natural
Our proposal was knocked back without any explanation.
natural
I can’t believe you knocked back that spicy shot so fast!
natural