KNEE-JERK


Meaning of KNEE-JERK in English

If you call someone’s response to a question or situation a ~ reaction, you mean that they react in a very predictable way, without thinking.

The ~ reaction to this is to call for proper security in all hospitals.

ADJ: ADJ n disapproval

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