Hledat
to knock out
[phrase form: knock]
01
omráčit, knockoutovat
to make someone or something unconscious
Transitive: to knock out sb/sth
Example
The anesthesia will knock you out before the surgery.
The sudden impact of the car crash could knock out the driver.
1.1
sestřelit, knockoutovat
to defeat an opponent in boxing by making them fall unconscious or unable to get up
Transitive: to knock out an opponent
Example
The boxer delivered a powerful punch that knocked his opponent out in the third round.
Boxer zasadil silný úder, který jeho soupeře knockoutoval ve třetím kole.
He trained hard to improve his punching skills and increase his chances of knocking out his opponent.
Tvrdě trénoval, aby zlepšil své dovednosti v úderech a zvýšil své šance na knockoutování svého soupeře.
02
vyřadit, porazit
to defeat someone or a group decisively in a competition
Transitive: to knock out a competitor
Example
The underdog team managed to knock out the reigning champions in the tournament.
Tým outsiderů se podařilo vyřadit vládnoucí šampiony v turnaji.
She knocked out the competition with her innovative design.
Ona vyřadila konkurenci svým inovativním designem.
03
vyřadit, zničit
to forcefully destroy or break something
Transitive: to knock out sth
Example
The strong winds knocked out power lines all over the neighborhood.
Silné větry vyřadily elektrické vedení po celé čtvrtí.
The car accident was so severe that it knocked out the entire front end of the vehicle.
Autonehoda byla tak vážná, že vyřadila celou přední část vozidla.
04
vysypat, vytřást
to empty, typically referring to the removal of tobacco from a container
Transitive: to knock out tobacco or ash
Example
She needed to knock out the old tobacco from the cigar before lighting it.
Potřebovala vysypat starý tabák z doutníku před tím, než ho zapálila.
The process of knocking out the used tobacco from the hookah was a bit messy.
Proces vytřásání použitého tabáku z vodní dýmky byl trochu nepořádný.
05
ohromit, údivem překvapit
to amaze someone to the point where they are filled with admiration or wonder
Transitive: to knock out sb
Example
The breathtaking view from the mountaintop knocked me out.
Úžasný výhled z vrcholu hory mě ohromil.
Her stunning performance on stage really knocked the audience out.
Její úžasný výkon na jevišti skutečně ohromil publikum.
06
dokončit, zvládnout
to finish a task, often quickly and efficiently
Transitive: to knock out a task
Example
We need to knock out this report by the end of the day.
Musíme tento report dokončit do konce dne.
He managed to knock out all the paperwork in record time.
Dokázal dokončit všechny papíry v rekordním čase.
07
zaklepat, tukat
to convey a message by making specific knocking sounds or patterns
Transitive: to knock out a message
Example
They would knock out a pattern to let their friends know they were outside.
Zaklepali by vzor, aby dali svým přátelům vědět, že jsou venku.
In the spy movie, the agent knocked out a secret message on the door.
Ve špionážním filmu agent zaklepal tajnou zprávu na dveře.
08
usnout, vypnout
to cause someone to fall asleep
Transitive: to knock out sb
Example
The sleeping pills will knock me out in no time.
prášky na spaní mě usnou hned.
After a long day at work, a warm cup of herbal tea can help knock you out and promote relaxation.
Po dlouhém dni v práci může teplý šálek bylinkového čaje pomoci usnout a podpořit uvolnění.
09
vytlouci, vyřadit
to remove something, often swiftly and completely
Transitive: to knock out sth
Example
The new pest control method effectively knocked out the infestation of insects in the house.
Nová metoda hubení škůdců účinně vytlouci nákazu hmyzem v domě.
He knocked the virus out with a powerful antivirus program.
Vyřadil virus výkonným antivirovým programem.
to knock oneself out
01
to exert a great deal of effort or energy
Example
I knocked myself out to get the job done on time.
She decided to knock herself out and finish the project before the deadline.
knock yourself out
01
used to say that someone can do as they please
Dialect
American
American
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "knock yourself out" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "knock yourself out"is not well-documented, but it has been in common use for many years as a friendly way to grant permission or encouragement. It likely developed as a figurative way to encourage someone to enjoy an activity to the fullest without worrying about restrictions or limitations. This phrase is now commonly used to grant permission or express encouragement in a friendly and informal manner.
Example
You want to have some more cake?
If you enjoy dancing, the dance floor is open, so go ahead and knock yourself out.
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