'No one in the office likes you, you know, Tim', she said, putting the knife in.
The reviewer from The Times really stuck the knife in, calling it the worst play he'd seen in years.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
put the knife in — put/stick/the knife in informal phrase to criticize someone very strongly, especially when they are already weak Thesaurus: to criticize stronglysynonym Main entry: knife * * * put/stick the ˈknife in … Useful english dictionary
put the knife into somebody — put/stick the ˈknife in | put/stick the ˈknife into sb idiom (informal) to be very unfriendly to sb and try to harm them Main entry: ↑knifeidiom … Useful english dictionary
The Knife of the Party — is a black and white vitaphone film released on February 16, 1934. It was filmed at Van Beuren Studios and released by RKO Radio Pictures. The film s running time was 20 minutes.hemp Howard and his StoogesShemp Howard makes an odd appearance as… … Wikipedia
stick the knife in — put/stick/the knife in informal phrase to criticize someone very strongly, especially when they are already weak Thesaurus: to criticize stronglysynonym Main entry: knife * * * put/stick the ˈknife in … Useful english dictionary
stick the knife in — put/stick the knife in British & Australian, informal to do or say something unpleasant to someone in an unkind way. No one in the office likes you, you know, Tim , she said, putting the knife in. The reviewer from The Times really stuck the… … New idioms dictionary
Matt the Knife — on stage reading an audience member s mind. Born 1981 Boston, Massachusetts Occupation … Wikipedia
stick the knife into somebody — put/stick the ˈknife in | put/stick the ˈknife into sb idiom (informal) to be very unfriendly to sb and try to harm them Main entry: ↑knifeidiom … Useful english dictionary
knife — noun 1 tool for cutting ADJECTIVE ▪ blunt, dull (esp. AmE) ▪ sharp ▪ serrated ▪ long ▪ small … Collocations dictionary
knife — /naɪf / (say nuyf) noun (plural knives /naɪvz/ (say nuyvz)) 1. a cutting instrument consisting essentially of a thin blade (usually of steel and with a sharp edge) attached to a handle. 2. a knife like weapon; a dagger; a short sword. 3. any… …
Knife throwing — is an art, sport, or variously an entertainment technique, involving an artist skilled in the art of throwing knives, the weapons thrown, and a target.The throwing knifeThe desirable properties for a throwing knife differ from those of a common… … Wikipedia
