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2021-12-23 03:12
Knock somebody down phrase
To cause someone to become unsteady and fall down by hitting or colliding with them.
That the champion was knocked down in just a few seconds came as a complete surprise.
The police knocked the suspect down when he had just run.
To persuade and make someone reduce the price or accept a lower price of something.
When buying coffee, we always try to knock coffee growers down from $30 to $10-20 per kilogram.
You must be very persuasive to be able to knock John down to $20.
(slang) To make someone drink so much that they become inebriated.
If you want someone to tell you their true feelings, knock them down!
I thought I could knock him down, but ended up being intoxicated before he got drunk.
The verb "knock" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.
