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knock back

UK
/nɒk bæk/
US
/nɑk bæk/

Translations

knock backverb
knocked back
Past Simple
knocked back
Past Participle
knocking back
Gerund
UK
/nɒk bæk/
US
/nɑk bæk/
The company decided to knock back the proposal.
Компания решила отклонить предложение.
He can easily knock back a few beers in an hour.
Он может легко опрокинуть несколько бутылок пива за час.
Synonyms
drink
gulp
down
chug
swig

Definitions

knock backverb
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.
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