knock out
phrasal verbknock somebody out
- to make somebody go to sleep or become unconscious
- The blow knocked her out.
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- (in boxing) to hit an opponent so that they cannot get up within a limited time and therefore lose the fight related noun knockoutTopics Health problemsc1
- (informal) to surprise and impress somebody very much
- The movie just knocked me out.
knock somebody/yourself out
- to make somebody/yourself very tired synonym wear out
- Why knock yourself out for little income?
knock somebody out (of something)
knock something out
- (informal) to produce something, especially quickly and easily
- He knocks out five books a year.
knock yourself out
- (informal) to go ahead and do what you want
- You guys go and have fun. Knock yourselves out.
- If you like something and can afford it, I say knock yourself out.