knock back

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

ruНеформальное британское выражение, означающее быстро выпить что-либо, особенно алкогольный напиток, или отказаться от предложения или отвергнуть его.esExpresión británica informal que significa beber algo rápidamente, especialmente una bebida alcohólica, o rechazar una oferta o propuesta.frExpression informelle britannique signifiant boire rapidement quelque chose, en particulier une boisson alcoolisée, ou refuser une offre ou la rejeter.deInformeller britischer Ausdruck, der bedeutet, etwas schnell zu trinken, besonders ein alkoholisches Getränk, oder ein Angebot abzulehnen bzw. etwas zurückzuweisen.ptExpressão informal britânica que significa beber algo rapidamente, especialmente uma bebida alcoólica, ou recusar ou rejeitar uma proposta.zh非正式的英式表达，指快速喝下某物（尤指酒精饮料），或拒绝、回绝某个提议。arتعبير غير رسمي في البريطانية العامية يعني شرب شيء ما بسرعة، وخاصة مشروب كحولي، أو رفض عرض أو اقتراح ما.

1. Drink quickly B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruВыпить залпомesBeber de un tragofrboire d'un traitdeIn einem Zug austrinkenptBeber de uma vezzh一口喝干arشرب بسرعة

2. Reject or refuse B2 informal

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

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

   ruОтклонитьesRechazar o rehusarfrrejeter, refuserdeAblehnenptRejeitarzh拒绝arرفض

3. Cost a large amount C1 informal british

   To cost someone a significant amount of money.

   • 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.

   ruВлететь в копеечкуescostar una fortunafrCoûter cherdeEin Vermögen kostenptcustar os olhos da carazh花一大笔钱arكلف مبلغًا كبيرًا