Knock the props out from under In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "knock the props out from under", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jimmy Hung

2022-02-21 01:02

Meaning of Knock the props out from under (redirected from knock the props (out) from under (someone or something) )

Knock the props (out) from under (someone or something) phrase

To make something weaker or less effective; to demolish something.

The tsunami knocked the props out from under countless homes.

Another defeat would knock the props out from under the team’s morale.

To make someone lose confidence in themselves or their abilities.

Before the match, my opponent tried to knock the props out from under me.

Most leaders don't set out to be careless with the words they use, but comments knocking the props out from under employees can slip out without much forethought.

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To destroy an argument, a rule, law, belief or plan; to make something ineffective

Grammar and Usage of Knock the props (out) from under (someone or something)

Verb Forms

knocked the props (out) from under (someone or something)
knocking the props (out) from under (someone or something)

The verb "kncok" must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Knock the props (out) from under (someone or something)

The origin of this phrase is not clear.