knock back

En français : renverser, lever le coude, s'envoyer derrière la cravate

1. To stun; to surprise. (transitive) · I was knocked back by the sheer size of the hall.
2. To drink an alcoholic beverage swiftly or often; to finish a beverage. (transitive) · My friends were already knocking back drinks when I arrived at the bar.
3. To push or strike someone or something backward with force. (transitive) · The impact of the collision knocked him back several feet.
4. To withstand or endure a difficult situation or setback. (transitive) · Despite facing numerous challenges, she managed to knock them back and keep moving forward.
5. To achieve a significant accomplishment or success. (transitive) · Their latest album really knocked it back and received critical acclaim.
6. To press or knead (dough) so as to remove air bubbles. (transitive)