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Definition knock back in American English

knock back phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
Example

She poured herself a drink and knocked it back.

Example

He knocked back two double vodkas.

Synonyms and related words
drink knock back outdrink
2

to cause problems or delays for someone

Example

One or two problems have knocked us back a couple of weeks.

Synonyms and related words
let down hold back embarrass
Definition knock back in American English