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idiomknock sth on the head BrEBrE1 to do something to stop people doing or thinking something that you think is wrong or stupid:The president of the Hilton group knocked rumours of a takeover on the head in his statement on Monday.One suggestion, which I've knocked on the head, is that the computer network should go down for 48 hours while the work is done.2 to stop doing something, or make someone stop doing something:I want to try for a gold medal this year, but I may have to knock it on the head if my leg doesn't improve.This teasing of Elaine is getting ridiculous, and I hope Paul can knock it on the head at the next meeting.
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