Knock back
/nɒk ˈbæk/B2
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1. To drink an alcoholic beverage quickly, often in one go.
- He knocked back his drink and ordered another.
- She was so nervous she knocked back two shots in a row.
2. To reject or refuse something, such as an offer, request, or suggestion.
- The company knocked back his job application without explanation.
- They knocked back the proposal to increase the budget.
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