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According to the Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang, knock it off originated in nautical and military circles, wherein knock off meant "to relieve someone at the end of a shift." It's current widespread use in the general population dates back to at least 1902.
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What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression knock it off?
stop doing what you're doing
Where did the expression 'talking out of one's ass' originate?
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Did knock off nigel buy knock off dvds?
well isn't it obvious YEAH! he bought them off a guy called knock off nick and he bought them off knock off Nadia and she bought them off eBay
Where did the expression 'off-kilter' originate?
The expression "off-kilter" uses the word kilter, which means "good condition". To be off-kilter is to be out of good condition, or faulty. The word is first seen in the 1630's and 40's, as the English word "kelter". Other than this, the origin is unknown.
Where did the new wave of expression in movies originate?
The New Wave style of expression originated in Europe.
How do you use a knock off in the sentence?
the captain told the crew to knock off.
When was Knock Off released?
Knock Off was released on 09/04/1998.
What was the Production Budget for Knock Off?
The Production Budget for Knock Off was $35,000,000.
Where did the New Wave style of expression in movies originate?
The New Wave style of expression originated in Europe.
Where did the expression 'off kilter' originate?
it derives from a 15th Century word 'Kilter or Kelter' meaning 'good condition' Further to that origin unknown. Off kilter thus meaning not functioning properly.
Where did the expression does your bum look big in this originate?
arabella weir
Where did the expression nookie originate from?
From someone who wasnt getting any!
