knock back
verb7 senses
- 1To stun; to surprise.
- 2To drink an alcoholic beverage swiftly or often; to…
- 3To push or strike someone or something backward with force.
- 4To withstand or endure a difficult situation or setback.
- 5To achieve a significant accomplishment or success.
- 6To reject; to refuse.
- 7To press or knead (dough) so as to remove air bubbles.
1
To stun; to surprise.
- I was knocked back by the sheer size of the hall.
2
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.
3
To push or strike someone or something backward with force.
- The impact of the collision knocked him back several feet.
4
To withstand or endure a difficult situation or setback.
- Despite facing numerous challenges, she managed to knock them back and keep moving forward.
5
To achieve a significant accomplishment or success.
- Their latest album really knocked it back and received critical acclaim.