| 词汇 | knock something down |
| 释义 | Idiom knock something down and knock something back Theme: DRINKING to drink down a drink of something, especially something alcoholic.(Slang.)I don't see how he can knock that stuff down.John knocked back two beers in ten minutes. Slang knock something down Theme: DRINKING - PORTION tr. to drink a portion of liquor.Here, knock this down and let's go.He knocked down a bottle of beer and called for another. Idiom knock something downknock (something) down 1. to show that an idea or opinion is completely wrong. He knocked down my business plan, saying I couldn't raise the money to do it.Every time I make a suggestion, you knock it down. 2. to reduce the price of something or the amount you want for something. He usually charges $50, but he knocked it down to $40.He wanted $300 for the ring, but we got him to knock down the price. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of knock something down (= to cause a structure to fall) knock down1. To cause to topple or fall over, either intentionally or unintentionally, by a strike or collision of some kind. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "knock" and "down." I accidentally knocked down an old lady on the street today—I felt so bad! My toddler loves to stack up blocks and then knock them down, over and over again. They're going to use a wrecking ball to knock down that building. 2. slang To decrease something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "knock" and "down." I would knock down the oven temperature a little bit. You don't want to burn the turkey. 3. slang Reduce the price of something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "knock" and "down." Don't tell my boss, but I can knock it down a couple hundred bucks for you. 4. To disassemble something in order to make it more manageable for storing or transporting; to break down. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "knock" and "down." We need to knock down these pallets before we can start to take stock of this merchandise. 5. slang To earn, as in a salary or other earnings. Mike never stops bragging about how he knocks down six figures a year. 6. To signal that something in an auction has been sold, as through the use of a gavel. The classic Mustang was finally knocked down after an intense back-and-forth bidding war. 7. To negotiate with someone with the result of them accepting a lower price, less favorable offer, etc. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "knock" and "down." They tried to knock me down, but I told them I couldn't budge on the salary. 8. slang To take a drink of alcohol. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "knock" and "down." Sure, I'll go. I wouldn't mind knocking a few down at the bar. 9. slang To cause one to become drunk. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "knock" and "down." Dude, no thanks. Vodka always knocks me down hard. knock something down1. tv. to drink a portion of liquor. He knocked down a bottle of beer and called for another. 2. tv. to earn a certain amount of money. She must knock down about twenty thou a year. |
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