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 Seattle 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
He declined to state in what ways he would do it, because the disclosure would knock up some convenient modes he had of ending his own letters, and those of others.
From Cheap Postage by Leavitt, Joshua
