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Meaning of "knock on the head" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KNOCK ON THE HEAD

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WHAT DOES KNOCK ON THE HEAD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of knock on the head in the English dictionary

The definition of knock on the head in the dictionary is to daze or kill by striking on the head. Other definition of knock on the head is effectively to prevent the further development of.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KNOCK ON THE HEAD

knock
knock a person into the middle of next week
knock about
knock back
knock down
knock into a cocked hat
knock off
knock one´s head against
knock someone bandy
knock someone for six
knock spots off
knock the bottom out of
knock the stuffing out of someone
knock up
knock-back
knock-for-knock
knock-for-knock agreement
knock-knee
knock-kneed
knock-knees

WORDS THAT END LIKE KNOCK ON THE HEAD

against the head
ahead
big head
cylinder head
department head
deputy head
give head
hit the nail on the head
keep one´s head
machine head
make head
off one´s head
on one´s head
pan and tilt head
pressure head
read head
read-write head
short head
shower head
swollen head
year head

Synonyms and antonyms of knock on the head in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «knock on the head» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KNOCK ON THE HEAD

Find out the translation of knock on the head to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of knock on the head from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «knock on the head» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

敲头
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

golpear en la cabeza
570 millions of speakers

English

knock on the head
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सिर पर दस्तक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ضرب على رأسه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

стучать по голове
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bater na cabeça
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাথার উপর ঠক্ঠক্ শব্দ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

frapper à la tête
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ketuk kepala
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schlag auf den Kopf
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

頭をノック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

머리에 노크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngetokake sirah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gõ vào đầu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தலையில் தட்டுங்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डोके वर ढकलणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kafaya vurmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bussare alla testa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wbić w głowę
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стукати по голові
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bat la cap
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χτυπήσει στο κεφάλι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

klop op die kop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

knacka på huvudet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

banke på hodet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of knock on the head

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KNOCK ON THE HEAD»

The term «knock on the head» is very widely used and occupies the 20.177 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KNOCK ON THE HEAD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about knock on the head

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KNOCK ON THE HEAD»

Discover the use of knock on the head in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to knock on the head and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cassell英语常用词组用法词典
&asfi H I fEsHStdj*ffi (While learning to swim, you should wiir head above water, mm&tif ' &SMUffl*ii}*ffi ° I to keep one's head down (P) i±j flSSS M I to knock one's head against JiL KNOCK to knock on the head % KNOCK • to lay heads ...
Rosalind Fergusson, 2003
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A Dictionary of Slang and Colloquial English: Abridged from ...
... get the head into chancery, to get the other fighter's head under one arm and hold it there : hence Chancery, a position of helplessness (1819) ; (2) hence to get, or be got, into a posture of absolute helplessness ; to knock on the head, to kill, ...
John Stephen Farmer, William Ernest Henley, 1905
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A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English
Head occurs in many other coll. and s. phrases; others may be found listed at: bundle out head and heels; get (one's) head down; get (or put) the head in a bag, at bag, n., 2; knock on the head; maggots in the head; no head; off (one's)...; out of ...
Eric Partridge, 2006
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A Kannada-English Dictionary
A garland or wreath for the head (Rsv. 6, after 11).— Sdaojd Se^. To stand on another's head: to be near and force (B. 4, 72). — 3651/8^. A knock on the head ( My.) -- 36oij si>;d •tfjsSj,. To sit on another's head: to remain and trouble (B. 5, 112); ...
Ferdinand Kittel, 1999
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A Tibetan-English Dictionary : 'Compact Edition
*yo-(l)cdg* a blow or knock on the head Ld, — mgo-lcdgs little shoots, sprouts, branches Sch. — mgo- fa — mgo- rgydn. — myo - mjuy beginning and end (head and tail), sin 0il*i myo mjuy gan yrn- /□'-.- bye-brdy fiyes Oy find out which is the ...
Heinrich August Jäschke, 2007
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A Tibetan-English Dictionary: With Special Reference to the ...
mgo-rgydn head- ornament. — mgo-ian having a head, *mi- go-ian* having a man's head, such as English rupees and other coins (bearing the image of a head) W. — *go-cin* C, W. — go-0dren. — *go-(l)cdg* u blow or knock on the head 1A.
Heinrich August Jäschke, 1987
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Stonewall's Head: A Mystery-Thriller
“After all, he just took a nasty knock on the head.” “Achilles,” Malcolm said, “ therest ofus aregoing back to Washington. Check inwith me the moment the hospital releases you. We'll need to have a thorough debriefing, and then I'll arrange that ...
Richard Beeson, 2010
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Walker's Pronouncing Dictionary ... of the English Language ...
To Knock, n5k, v. a. To aSect or change in aoy respect by blows; to dash together , to strike, to collide with a sharp noise; To knock down, to fell by a blow ; To knock on the head, to kill by" a blow, to destroy. Knock, nik,*. A sudden stroke ; a  ...
John Walker, 1831
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Business English Smart Business Talk
... Head Count Heads/Head-Counting Put Their Heads Together Knock Their Heads Together Get Into One's Head Put Ideas Into (Someone's) Head Put Out Of One's Head Make Headway Knock On The Head Scratch One's Head Go To One's ...
Joern Meissner, Tracy C. Yun, 2008
10
Dictionnaire françois-anglois et anglois-françois ... revue ...
«f To get a hard knock on the head, Avoir la t(le mal timl-ri-e ; avoir le timbre fill, avoir le crrveau timbre, f I'" g>« yo» '«»»« to cut off my head, if it is not so, Jeparie ma tfte <"i rouprr I/HI' cela at. -f A great head and little wit, Grosse tfte, peu de ...
Louis Chambaud, 1815

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KNOCK ON THE HEAD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term knock on the head is used in the context of the following news items.
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Paul Lawrie Is Turning Back The Clock At St. Andrews: The Loop …
While he was quick to knock on the head any notion that he can only play well in foul conditions -- “ I never wish for it to blow a gale or pour with ... «GolfDigest.com, Jul 15»
2
Denarius recovers from headache
Promising sprinter Denarius is set to finish his three-year-old season on a high after recovering from a knock on the head. The gelding lunged ... «Bloodstock.com.au, Jul 15»
3
Squabbling city council needs kick in the pants
You don't require a facilitator, you require a hard knock on the head and a firm kick in the butt each and every one of you. May such be a blunt ... «Nanaimo Daily News, Jul 15»
4
Selections, succession and supposition: The build up to the first Test
Obviously the knock on the head in the West Indies was a lot more serious than first thought and could well have hurt him more than we know. «The Roar, Jul 15»
5
Italian PM: EU Policy on Russia is a Cultural Crime...
"Also now you could knock on the head of some European leaders and ask if there is anybody home," said Renzi. In the speech in Berlin on ... «MINA, Jul 15»
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Frederick Cavendish Ponsonby at the Battle of Waterloo
... to a place among the wounded… but feeling a good deal exhausted by fatigue and the knock on the head, I got off [my horse] and fell asleep; ... «Times of Malta, Jun 15»
7
Cavaliers owner takes shot at Warriors
He finished the game, but needed stitches postgame (James wasn't having a great game -- by his standards -- and a knock on the head ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jun 15»
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The no platforming of radical feminists: A talk by Julie Bindel
... that we speak about each other and move forward and knock on the head what appears to be a phobia about having differences of opinion. «rabble.ca, Jun 15»
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Ladbrokes is still favourite to take Irish business
If the IPO goes well it will really knock on the head the moaning of the property industry that it can't build houses profitably at the moment. «Irish Independent, Jun 15»
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Roddy L'Estrange: Frightening call spoils Vinny's 'phone box vigil
“Seems that knock on the head didn't bring you to your senses. I've got the fuzz crawling all over me and they're making me itchy. “The way I ... «Irish Times, Jun 15»

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