KNOCK BACK – Phrasal Verb
Meaning of the Phrasal Verb
KNOCK BACK
knock back something
knock something back
Definition:
consume a drink (usually alcohol) quickly and completely
Examples:
1. He knocked back six beer while we were getting ready to leave.
2. He knocked his drink back and stood up.
3. This medicine tastes disgusting. Knock it back fast so you don’t have time to think about the taste.
Note: Many phrasal verbs have more than one definition. Not all the meanings are included here.
present – | KNOCK BACK |
present participle – | KNOCKING BACK |
past – | KNOCKED BACK |
past participle – | KNOCKED BACK |