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knock back
What does knock back mean?
A refusal; as a verb, to reject something (or to quickly drink one).
"He asked her out and got a knock back. / Knocked back three coldies before lunch."
Origin
From the phrasal verb 'knock back'.
Frequently asked questions
What does knock back mean?
As a noun it means a rejection or refusal; as a verb it means to reject something, or to quickly drink something down.
Does knock back mean to drink?
Yes, 'knock back a few' means to drink alcohol, e.g. 'He knocked back three beers.' The same phrase separately means to reject an offer.
How do you use knock back in a sentence?
For rejection: 'He asked her out and got a knock back.' For drinking: 'She knocked back a coldie.'
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