单词 | on the knock-off |
释义 | > as lemmason the knock-off 3. slang. A robbery; concrete (see quot. 1963). on the knock-off: engaged in stealing. ΘΚΠ the mind > possession > taking > stealing or theft > by or in manner of theft [phrase] > engaged in theft on the game1839 upon (also on) the town1842 at or on the creep1928 on the knock-off1936 the mind > possession > taking > stealing or theft > stolen goods > [noun] > property acquired by theft or fraud picking1749 plunder1790 weeding dues1819 loot1839 take1888 knock-off1963 the mind > possession > taking > stealing or theft > robbery > [noun] > act or instance of robbinga1300 ravina1325 robberya1325 burgh-brechea1387 reif1533 hoist1714 jump1777 speak1811 trick1865 clean-up1928 heist1930 knock-off1969 hit1970 1936 ‘J. Curtis’ Gilt Kid x. 100 They [sc. gloves]..gave away the fact that he was still on the knock-off. 1963 Austral. T.V. Times 18 Apr. 10/2 Knock-off, loot or illegally found goods. 1969 J. Gardner Compl. State of Death vi. 94 The really profitable knock-offs, like the Train Robbery. < as lemmas |
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