take a knock



take a knock

to be badly affected by something His reputation has taken quite a knock following the revelations published in his recent biography.
See beat the daylights out of, knock for a loop, knock into shape, blow socks off, beat the tar out of, touch wood
See also: knock, take

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TÉO-Portuguese
Maximianus-Ancient Roman
Elfa-Icelandic
Carmel['kɑ:mel]
Gennadigye-NAH-dee, gee-NAH-deeRussian
KaydenceKAY-dəntsEnglish (Modern)