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