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to knock back
01
despachar, tomar de um gole
to drink quickly or consume a beverage in a rapid or forceful manner
Exemplos
The athletes had knocked back energy drinks before the race to boost their performance.
Os atletas tinham bebido bebidas energéticas antes da corrida para aumentar seu desempenho.
02
custar uma pequena fortuna, desembolsar uma boa quantia
to cost someone a significant amount of money
Dialect
British
BritishExemplos
The car repairs were knocking back our budget, but we were determined to get the car fixed.
Os reparos do carro estavam consumindo nosso orçamento, mas estávamos determinados a consertar o carro.
03
frear, atrasar
to prevent someone from succeeding or making further advancements
DialectBritish
BritishExemplos
The constant criticism has knocked her confidence back, making her doubt her abilities.
As críticas constantes abalaram sua confiança, fazendo-a duvidar de suas habilidades.
04
abalroar, chocar
to shock someone with unexpected information or events
DialectBritish
BritishExemplos
The surprise party had knocked the birthday boy back, leaving him speechless and overwhelmed with joy.
A festa surpresa tinha deixado atordoado o aniversariante, deixando-o sem palavras e transbordando de alegria.
