KNOCK OFF


Meaning of KNOCK OFF in English

1.

To ~ an amount from a price, time, or level means to reduce it by that amount.

Udinese have knocked 10% off admission prices...

When pressed they ~ 10 per cent.

PHRASAL VERB: V amount P n, V P amount

2.

If you knock something off a list or document, you remove it.

Tighter rules for benefit entitlement have knocked many people off the unemployment register.

PHRASAL VERB: V n P n, also V n P

3.

When you ~, you finish work at the end of the day or before a break. (INFORMAL)

If I get this report finished I’ll ~ early...

PHRASAL VERB: V P

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