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Jenne Phuong
2021-08-01 07:08
Knock (one) into (the middle of) next week American British informal
If a person "knocks one into (the middle of) next week", he/she gives someone a punch or a hit with great force.
Mary knocked him into the middle of next week when he said bad words to her.
You'd better shut your mouth up, or else I will knock you into the next week.
If you say offensive words again, you'll definitely be knocked into the next week
The verb "knock" should be conjugated according to its tense.
The expression dates from around 1836.
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A remark you make when you are leaving on the purpose of creating a stronger impact
The letter he left before leaving was his parting shot.
