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knock oneself out

idiom
Meaning

To go ahead; to do as one pleases; to enjoy oneself; to endeavor very hard at a task.


Examples
SIMPLE

If you want to eat all the cake, knock yourself out.

CONTEXTUAL

I have finished my part of the project, so knock yourself out if you want to add more changes.

COMPLEX

If you are determined to pursue such a difficult path, then by all means, knock yourself out and see where it leads.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    adorn oneself with borrowed plumes

    To claim the honor of another for oneself.

  2. 02

    apply oneself

    Synonym of strive: to work hard, to complete an activity with good effort and focus.

  3. 03

    be oneself

    To behave or act naturally, without regard to how this behavior is perceived by others.

  4. 04

    bear oneself

    To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.

  5. 05

    box oneself into a corner

    To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.

  6. 06

    buy a dog and bark oneself

    To do something that one has hired someone else to do.

  7. 07

    carry oneself

    To move, especially emphasizing the manner in which one moves.

  8. 08

    come to oneself

    To gain consciousness or self-control.

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