knock up
Example Sentences
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"Almost anyone can knock up a batch of scones, or fairy cakes, or a decent Victoria sponge, or even a Christmas cake without too much effort," Cloake said.
From Salon ● Dec. 10, 2022
The current promo makes for an excellent collection of discounts, but if you have an eligible device to trade in, you can also knock up to an additional $450 off your purchase.
From The Verge ● Apr. 16, 2022
Officials express confidence China can weather the latest trouble but forecasters say it could knock up to 1 percentage point off this year’s growth, which might fall to as low as 5.2%.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 4, 2020
Forecasters warn that with no resolution, the conflict could knock up to 0.5 percentage points off global growth through 2020.
From Fox News ● Dec. 28, 2018
“Now you don’t knock up against anyone who knows Courtland too, every day out here, Lamont?”
From In the Whirl of the Rising by Mitford, Bertram
