knock off
Pronunciation:
verb
Definitions
To halt one's work or other activity.
Example: I think I'll knock off for the evening and go to bed.
To kill.
Example: The mobsters hired the guy to knock off their enemies.
To remove, as a discount or estimate.
Example: They agreed to knock off 20% of the price.
To rob.
Example: They decided to knock off a liquor store downtown.
noun
Definitions
An imitation of something, particularly a well-known product, usually lower in quality and price than the original.
Example: It's not a name-brand bag; it's just a cheap knockoff.
A device in a knitting machine to remove loops from the needles.