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knock off

verb

Definition of KNOCK OFF

intransitive verb
:  to stop doing something
transitive verb
1
:  to do hurriedly or routinely <knocked off one painting after another>
2
:  discontinue, stop <knocked off work at five>
3
:  deduct <knocked off a little to make the price more attractive>
4
a :  kill <knocked off two men … on mercenary grounds — Lewis Baker>
b :  overcome, defeat <knocked off each center of rebellion>
5
:  rob <knocked off a couple of banks>
6
:  to make a knockoff of :  copy, imitate <knocks off popular dress designs>
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First Known Use of KNOCK OFF

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