knock the stuffing out of

See: KNOCK THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS OUT OF.

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knock the living daylights out of

[knock the living daylights out of] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To render (someone) unconscious (said in exaggeration). * /The news almost knocked the living daylights out of me./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

knock it off

[knock it off] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To stop talking about something considered not appropriate or nonsensical by the listener. - Used frequently as an imperative. * /Come on, […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

knock on wood

[knock on wood] {v. phr.} To knock on something made of wood to keep from having bad luck. - Many people believe that you will have bad luck if you […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

knock about

[knock about] or [knock around] {v.} To travel without a plan; go where you please. * /After he graduated from college, Joe knocked about for a year seeing the country […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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