knock it off
Example Sentences
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Cox also repeatedly warned alleged infringers to knock it off when Sony flagged IP addresses suspected of pirating.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
The message went out to "knock it off" or face "consequences".
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
After the Cowboys beat the one-win Texans 27-23 with a touchdown in the final minute, Prescott told himself to knock it off with the picks.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2022
My sister has also told her to knock it off.
From Washington Post • Aug. 21, 2022
Just thinking about it leaves me so agitated I toss and writhe until Walter tells me to knock it off because I’m keeping him up.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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