knock back

• Expressão informal britânica que significa beber algo rapidamente, especialmente uma bebida alcoólica, ou recusar ou rejeitar uma proposta.

An informal British expression meaning to drink something quickly, especially an alcoholic beverage, or to refuse or reject an offer or proposal.

1. B2informal

   To consume an alcoholic drink quickly, often in one go.

   Beber de uma vez

   • He knocked back a shot of whiskey before leaving.
   • She knocked back her beer and ordered another.
   • They knocked back several cocktails at the party.

2. B2informal

   To reject or refuse an offer, proposal, or request.

   Rejeitar

   • The bank knocked back his loan application.
   • She knocked back his invitation to dinner.
   • The committee knocked back the proposed changes.

3. Cost a large amountC1informalbritish

   To cost someone a significant amount of money.

   custar os olhos da cara

   • That new car must have knocked him back a fortune.
   • The repairs knocked me back over a thousand pounds.
   • The wedding knocked them back a pretty penny.