Knock (someone) Around Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Knock (someone) Around Idiom mean?

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knock (someone) around What does knock (someone) around mean?	mistreat someone	The boy was sent home from school for knocking around some other members of the class.
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go through (something) What does "go through (something)" mean?	to examine something carefully, to search carefully for something, to examine something	The police went through the house to look for a weapon.

behind closed doors What does "behind closed doors" mean?	in secret	The meeting to settle the dispute took place behind closed doors.
Breadwinner What does "Breadwinner" mean?	Used to describe the person that earns the most money. For example - She's the breadwinner in the family.
tickled pink What does "tickled pink" mean?	to be very pleased or delighted by someone or something	"My mother was tickled pink that you visited her when you were in town."
Lower than a snake's belly What does "Lower than a snake's belly" mean?	Someone or something that is lower than a snake's belly is of a very low moral standing.
watch over (someone or something) What does "watch over (someone or something)" mean?	monitor or guard (someone or something)	I watched over the class while the teacher went to a meeting.
Bust my chops What does "Bust my chops" mean?	When someone says that they're not going to bust their chops, it means they are not going to work that hard or make much effort.

roll back (a price) What does "roll back (a price)" mean?	to reduce a price to a previous amount	The prices at the computer store were rolled back during the big sale.
muddy the water What does "muddy the water" mean?	make matters confusing, make something less clear	The questions from the audience helped to muddy the water during the debate.
out of stock What does "out of stock" mean?	not available for immediate sale	The toys are out of stock and we will have to wait several weeks before we get them.
spaz What does "spaz" mean?	idiot; twit; person who overreacts

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Knock (someone) Around Idiom