knock up

Example Sentences

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"Almost anyone can knock up a batch of scones, or fairy cakes, or a decent Victoria sponge, or even a Christmas cake without too much effort," Cloake said.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2022

The current promo makes for an excellent collection of discounts, but if you have an eligible device to trade in, you can also knock up to an additional $450 off your purchase.

From The Verge • Apr. 16, 2022

Officials express confidence China can weather the latest trouble but forecasters say it could knock up to 1 percentage point off this year’s growth, which might fall to as low as 5.2%.

From Washington Times • Feb. 4, 2020

Forecasters warn that with no resolution, the conflict could knock up to 0.5 percentage points off global growth through 2020.

From Fox News • Dec. 28, 2018

Be sure that you shall hear, however, by Saturday's mail, if I should knock up as to reading.

From The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 2, 1857-1870 by Dickens, Mamie