Meaning of 'Knock something on the head'
What does the saying 'Knock something on the head' mean?
Idiom: Knock something on the head
Meaning:
If you knock something on the head, you stop it or stop doing it.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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