knock down

B1 · Intermediate

phr.v. to destroy a building or wall on purpose, often to build something new.

phr.v. to demolish a structure or architectural feature completely.

“They are going to knock down the old factory to make space for new houses.”

“The city council decided to knock down the derelict pier after engineers determined that the structural decay was beyond repair.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

phr.v. to lower the price of something, especially after a discussion or during a sale.

phr.v. to reduce the price or cost of an item, often through negotiation or as a discount.

“I managed to get the shopkeeper to knock down the price by twenty dollars.”

“After pointing out the minor scratches on the display model, she persuaded the manager to knock the price down further.”

C1 · Advanced Informal

phr.v. to drink something very quickly, especially alcohol.

phr.v. to consume a beverage, typically alcoholic, rapidly or in large quantities.

“He knocked down two pints of beer before the food even arrived.”

“The celebrants were knocking down champagne at an impressive rate as the clock struck midnight.”