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knock back
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Princeton's WordNet
set back, knock back, put backverb
cost a certain amount
"My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000"
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knock backverb
to stun, surprise
knock backverb
To drink an alcoholic beverage swiftly or often
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knock back
In a casual or informal context, "knock back" is primarily a British English phrase that can have several meanings depending on the context. It generally means to reject or refuse something or someone. It can also mean to consume a drink, mainly alcohol quickly, in one swallow. In a financial context, it can mean to decrease the value of something. Lastly, in sports, it may also refer to the act of hitting a ball back to the person who sent it.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of knock back in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of knock back in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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