K
Idioms beginning with "K"
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[knock cold] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To render unconscious.
The blow on the chin knocked Harry cold.
[knock down] {v. phr.}
To reduce; lower.
The realtors said that if we decided to buy the house, they would knock the price down by 10%.
[knock for a loop] or [throw for a loop] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To surprise very much.
When I heard they were moving, I was really knocked for a loop.
The news of their marriage threw me for a loop.
[knock it off] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal}
1. To stop talking about something considered not appropriate or nonsensical by the listener. — Used frequently as an imperative.
Come on, Joe, knock it off, you're not making any sense at all!
2. To […]
[knock off] {v. phr.}, {slang}
1. To burglarize someone.
They knocked off the Manning residence.
2. To murder someone.
The gangsters knocked off Herman.
[knock off one's feet] {v. phr.}
To surprise (someone) so much that he does not know what to do.
Her husband's death knocked Mrs. Jones off her feet.
When Charlie was given the prize, it knocked him off his feet for a few minutes.
Compare:
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[knock on wood] {v. phr.}
To knock on something made of wood to keep from having bad luck. — Many people believe that you will have bad luck if you talk about good luck or brag about something, unless you knock on wood; often used in a joking way.
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[knock one's block off] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To hit someone very hard; beat someone up.
Stay out of my yard or I'll knock your block off.
Jim will knock your block off if he catches you riding his bike.
[knock oneself out] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To work very hard; make a great effort.
Mrs. Ross knocked herself out planning her daughter's wedding.
Tom knocked himself out to give his guests a good time.
Compare: [BREAK ONE'S NECK], [FALL OVER […]