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Knock back Meaning in English

expression

ˈnɑk/ /ˈbæk
NAHK-BAK
nˈɒk/ /bˈæk
NOK-BAK

释义

To drink something quickly, especially alcohol, or to reject something such as an offer (informal).

用法与细微差别

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.

例句

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