Another common word among phrasal verbs in English is KNOCK KNOCK.
This post will explain the meanings of the different phrasal verbs that use this word and give examples of how each is used.
Knock out: This phrase refers to making someone unconscious. The most common way that this is done is to hit them with something, hence the “knock” part of the phrase. Here is an example of how it is used:
The boxer knocked out his opponent.
Knock off: This phrase has a couple of different meanings. The most literal and the most common meaning is “derrubar” and it refers to an object that is on top of an elevated surface. It can also be a slang expression meaning “parar.” Here are some examples of how it is used:
How did you knock the glass of milk off the table?
That noise is really bothering me. I wish the kids would knock it off.
Knock down: This phrase can also be translated as “derrubar,” but this phrase refers to objects or people that are upright. Here is an example:
The boy ran into the man with his bike and knocked him down.
Here is another example of how these phrases are used:
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