Meaning Of The Word Knock back

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What's The Definition Of Knock back?

knock back
phrasal verb: If an event, situation, or person knocks you back, they prevent you from progressing or achieving something.
phrasal verb: If you knock back a drink, especially an alcoholic one, you drink it quickly, and often in large amounts.

knock back in American English
to drink (a beverage), esp. quickly and heartily
to gulp down (an alcoholic drink)

knock back in British English
to drink, esp quickly
noun: a refusal or rejection

knock-back in British English
noun: a problem or rejection which delays one's progress or which reverses some of the progress one has made; setback

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