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Meaning of 'On the knocker'

What does the saying 'On the knocker' mean?

Idiom: On the knocker

Meaning:

If someone is on the knocker, they are going from house to house trying to buy or sell things or get support.

Country: British English British English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used

Meaning:

If you do something on the knocker, you do it immediately or promptly.

Country: Australian English Australian English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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