(transitive) To drink an alcoholic beverage swiftly or often; to finish a beverage.
(transitive) To drink an alcoholic beverage swiftly or often; to finish a beverage.
My friends were already knocking back drinks when I arrived at the bar.
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“True and I know people who have that fear and they address it in other ways. I just think if bars are open at that time, limits need to be placed on how much people can knock back.”
(transitive) To push or strike someone or something backward with force.
The impact of the collision knocked him back several feet.
(transitive) To stun; to surprise.
I was knocked back by the sheer size of the hall.
Knock back means: To stun; to surprise.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
knock back means: To stun; to surprise.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.