take/have a knock

Related to word: knock

Idiom

Definition

  1. to experience damage or setbacks due to an unfortunate event or negative experience.

    因爲不好的經驗而遭受損害或挫折。

    • His career took a knock after a series of failed investments.

      他的職業生涯在一系列失敗的投資後遭受打擊。

    • The delay in the project had a knock-on effect on the company's reputation.

      專案的延遲對公司的聲譽產生了連鎖反應。

    • His confidence took a knock after the crushing defeat in the competition.

      在比賽中慘敗後,他的自信心受到打擊。