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to knock out
[phrase form: knock]
01
잃게 하다, 무의식으로 만들다
to make someone or something unconscious
Transitive: to knock out sb/sth
1.1
넉아웃하다, 기절시키다
to defeat an opponent in boxing by making them fall unconscious or unable to get up
02
탈락시키다 , 이기다
to defeat someone or a group decisively in a competition
Transitive: to knock out a competitor
03
파괴하다, 부수다
to forcefully destroy or break something
Transitive: to knock out sth
04
비우다, 제거하다
to empty, typically referring to the removal of tobacco from a container
Transitive: to knock out tobacco or ash
05
감동시키다, 놀라게 하다
to amaze someone to the point where they are filled with admiration or wonder
Transitive: to knock out sb
06
빠르게 끝내다, 효율적으로 완료하다
to finish a task, often quickly and efficiently
Transitive: to knock out a task
07
두드리다, 리듬으로 두드리다
to convey a message by making specific knocking sounds or patterns
Transitive: to knock out a message
08
재우다, 기절시키다
to cause someone to fall asleep
Transitive: to knock out sb
09
제거하다, 없애다
to remove something, often swiftly and completely
Transitive: to knock out sth
to knock oneself out
01
to exert a great deal of effort or energy
knock yourself out
01
used to say that someone can do as they please
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.
knock out
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The sudden impact of the car crash could knock out the driver.
After smoking, he would always knock out the ashes from his pipe.
With the right tools, he can knock out home repairs in no time.
To enter the club, you have to knock out a specific rhythm on the door.
During the blackout, they had to knock out a signal to confirm their presence.
