How do you use "Knocked back" in a sentence?

He got knocked back. She knocked me back. Don't worry about being knocked back.

Knocked back

Q: What does "Knocked back" mean?

Rejected, turned down (British/Australian). Being 'knocked back' means being rejected—your advance was knocked back. 'He got knocked back' means his approach was rejected. Less harsh than 'dumped.'

Slang Term BritishAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Casual

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Meaning: Rejected, turned down (British/Australian).

被拒绝了，被回绝了（英式/澳式英语）。

Rechazado/a, desairado/a (inglés británico/australiano).

断られた、拒否された（イギリス・オーストラリア英語）。

거절당하다, 퇴짜 맞다 (영국·호주 영어).

Being 'knocked back' means being rejected—your advance was knocked back. 'He got knocked back' means his approach was rejected. Less harsh than 'dumped.'

'Knocked back'意味着被拒绝了——你的追求被挡了回来。'He got knocked back'意味着他的搭讪被拒绝了。比'dumped'语气更温和。

Ser 'knocked back' significa ser rechazado: tu intento fue rechazado. 'He got knocked back' significa que rechazaron su acercamiento. Menos duro que 'dumped.'

「Knocked back」はアプローチが拒否されたことを意味する。「He got knocked back」は彼のアプローチが断られたという意味。「Dumped」ほどきつくない表現。

'Knocked back'은 거절당하는 것으로, 다가갔다가 밀려난 것을 의미합니다. 'He got knocked back'은 그의 접근이 거절당했다는 뜻입니다. 'Dumped'보다 부드러운 표현입니다.

Examples

He got knocked back.
他被拒绝了
Le rechazaron
彼は断られた
그는 퇴짜 맞았어.
She knocked me back.
她拒绝了我
Ella me rechazó
彼女に断られた
그녀에게 거절당했어.
Don't worry about being knocked back.
被拒绝了也别担心
No te preocupes por ser rechazado
断られても気にするな
거절당해도 신경 쓰지 마.

Pronunciation

/nɒkt bæk/

Usage Guide

Context: rejection, advances, dating

Tone: sympathetic, matter-of-fact

✓ Do Say

Knocked back
被拒绝了
rechazado/a
断られた
거절당했다
Got knocked back
被拒绝了
ser rechazado/a
断られた
거절당했다

✗ Don't Say

Softer than 'rejected'
比'rejected'更温和的说法
Más suave que 'rejected'
「Rejected」よりもソフトな表現
'rejected'보다 부드러운 표현

Common Mistakes

About initial approach rejection

Origin & History

From physical imagery of being pushed back when approaching. Your advance was rebuffed, knocked backwards.

Etymology: From being pushed/knocked back

First recorded: British/Australian slang

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British/Australian casual speech

Regional notes: British and Australian.

Variations

Knocked backGot knocked back