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to knock back
01
tirarse, bajar
to drink quickly or consume a beverage in a rapid or forceful manner
Ejemplos
He often knocks back a few glasses of beer after work to unwind.
A menudo se toma unos cuantos vasos de cerveza después del trabajo para relajarse.
They 've been knocking back shots of tequila all night, celebrating their friend's birthday.
Han estado tirando shots de tequila toda la noche, celebrando el cumpleaños de su amigo.
02
costar un ojo de la cara, dejar una buena suma
to cost someone a significant amount of money
Dialect
British
BritishEjemplos
The new car knocked them back several thousand dollars.
El coche nuevo les costó varios miles de dólares.
The unexpected medical expenses are really knocking them back financially.
Los gastos médicos inesperados realmente los golpean financieramente.
03
frenar, retrasar
to prevent someone from succeeding or making further advancements
DialectBritish
BritishEjemplos
The rejection of their grant application really knocked them back.
El rechazo de su solicitud de subvención realmente los retrocedió.
The ongoing economic crisis is knocking many businesses back, hindering their growth and development.
La crisis económica actual está frenando a muchas empresas, obstaculizando su crecimiento y desarrollo.
04
sacudir, conmocionar
to shock someone with unexpected information or events
DialectBritish
BritishEjemplos
The news of his sudden illness really knocks everyone back.
La noticia de su repentina enfermedad realmente impacta a todos.
The unexpected cancellation of the event is really knocking people back.
La cancelación inesperada del evento realmente está dejando atrás a la gente.
