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2021-07-19 10:07
Knock the starch out of (one) American British verb phrase
1. To hit or assault someone harshly and violently
Hey, watch out for your words or I'll knock the starch out of you!
Jackon knocked the starch out of me to alleviate his anger last night.
2. To be completely outstanding compared to others or defeat someone or something
Jenny knocked the starch out of the other opponents in the rhetoric competition.
In the US presidential election, Jobiden knocked the starch out of other candidates about the vote number.
3. To reduce or ruin one's ego, reputation or shame one
The haters knocked the starch out of me while I was presenting my ideas.
The verb "knock" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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.
