knock off

Example Sentences

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"I think it's sometimes a little bit harder when the person you're playing has already played a match, and then you're kind of trying to still knock off a bit of the rust," she said.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

But Young’s play has improved lately, and he just completed 15-of-20 passes with three touchdowns to knock off the Los Angeles Rams, one of the league’s top teams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

Redondo Union 68, Ariz. Sunnyslope 64: SJ Madison and Chris Sanders each scored 18 points to knock off a nationally-ranked team.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

They are the team the others have to knock off that pedestal.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

"And the mockingjays spread it around the orchard. That's how everyone knows to knock off," she continues.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins