Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

knock oneself out

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.49 in modern English

Syllables: knock- one-self out
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To go ahead; to do as one pleases; to enjoy oneself; to endeavor very hard at a task.

Informal

Example Sentences

""These cookies are my favorite! Can I have some?" "Sure, knock yourself out." (i.e., have as many as you want)"
"(sarcastically, indicating lack of interest) "I'm going to the store." / "Knock yourself out.""

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

knocks oneself out (present, singular) knocking oneself out (participle, present) knocked oneself out (participle, past) knocked oneself out (past)

Phrases

don't knock yourself out help oneself knock one out knock out suit yourself

Frequently Paired Words

don't knock yourself out help oneself knock one out knock out suit yourself

Questions

What does knock oneself out mean?: To go ahead; to do as one pleases; to enjoy oneself; to endeavor very hard at a task.

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