knock back

UK
/nɒk bæk/
US
/nɑk bæk/
knock backverb
knocked back
Präteritum
knocked back
Partizip Perfekt
knocking back
Gerundium
UK
/nɒk bæk/
US
/nɑk bæk/
Übersetzungen
sifflerFamilier, au sujet d’une boisson, surtout alcoolisée, bue très vite.
He knocked back his drink and ordered another.
Il a sifflé son verre d’un trait et en a commandé un autre.
The company knocked back the initial offer from the investors.
L’entreprise a refusé l’offre initiale des investisseurs.
baisserAu sujet des prix ou des montants.
The store decided to knock back the prices to attract more customers.
Le magasin a décidé de baisser les prix pour attirer plus de clients.
Definitionen
To drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, quickly or in one gulp.
He knocked back his drink and ordered another.
To reject or refuse something, such as an offer or proposal.
The company knocked back the initial offer from the investors.
To reduce or decrease something, such as a price or amount.
The store decided to knock back the prices to attract more customers.