[Phrasal Verb] KNOCK OUT - Explore Exciting Ways to Talk About Winning and Success
Knock out
/nɒk aʊt/
Defeat thoroughly
Knock out" is a dynamic expression often used in competitive scenarios. Originally from boxing, where it describes a fighter knocking their opponent unconscious, it's now used more broadly to mean to defeat someone or something decisively. For example, in a competition, if one team is overwhelmingly better, you might say, "They knocked out the competition!
Example Sentences
He can knock out anyone who challenges him.
He can defeat anyone who challenges him.
During the boxing match, he managed to knock out his opponent in the second round.
During the boxing match, he managed to defeat his opponent in the second round.
You need to wear a helmet, or any strong blow can knock you out instantly.
You need to wear a helmet, or any strong blow can render you unconscious instantly.