How to Pronounce "knock off their perch"
expression
NAHK-awf THAIR-PERCH
NOK-of THAIR-PERCH
Definition
To defeat someone who is the best or most successful, especially by taking away their top position or status.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑk/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈpɝtʃ
British English
nˈɒk/ /ˈɒf/ /ðˈeə/ /pˈɜːtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK-awf THAIR-PERCH
UK
NOK-of THAIR-PERCH
Listen in Context
After years at the top, the team was finally knocked off their perch.
Can anyone knock off their perch this champion?
The new product could knock the leader off their perch in sales.
Everyone thought they were unbeatable, but the underdogs really knocked them off their perch last night.