knock off

US /nɑːk ɑːf/
UK /nɑːk ɑːf/
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1.

to stop working, especially at the end of the day

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Let's knock off early today and go for a drink.
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I usually knock off around 5 PM.
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finish workclock offsign offwrap upcall it a day
2.

to produce a copy of something quickly and cheaply, often illegally

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They tried to knock off the popular designer bags.
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The factory was accused of knocking off branded goods.
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copyreproduceimitatecounterfeitpirate
3.

to kill someone

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The gangster threatened to knock off anyone who betrayed him.
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He was hired to knock off the rival boss.
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killmurderassassinateeliminateslay
4.

to reduce the price of something

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The store decided to knock off 20% from all winter coats.
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Can you knock off a few dollars for me?
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reducediscountdeductcutlower
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knockknock-onknock your socks offknock someone's block offknock downknock backknock around