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to make someone or something unconscious
to defeat an opponent in boxing by making them fall unconscious or unable to get up
to defeat someone or a group decisively in a competition
to forcefully destroy or break something
to empty, typically referring to the removal of tobacco from a container
to amaze someone to the point where they are filled with admiration or wonder
to finish a task, often quickly and efficiently
to convey a message by making specific knocking sounds or patterns
to cause someone to fall asleep
to remove something, often swiftly and completely
to exert a great deal of effort or energy
used to say that someone can do as they please
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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.
