LEARNit Dictionary
knock back
phrasal verb
1
to prevent somebody from achieving something or making progress, especially by rejecting them or something that they suggest or ask
رد کردن, مانع پیشرفت شدن
related noun
knock-back
2
to surprise or shock somebody
شگفتزده کردن, شوک وارد کردن, غافلگیر کردن, متعجب کردن, جا خوردن
Hearing the news really knocked me back.
3
to cost somebody a lot of money
گران تمام شدن
That house must have knocked them back a bit.
4
to drink something quickly, especially an alcoholic drink
سر کشیدن, یک نفس خوردن, جرعهای سریع نوشیدن