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knife

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noun

/ˈnaɪf/ , pl knives /ˈnaɪvz/

[count] :a usually sharp blade attached to a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon

Each dinner guest gets two forks, a knife, and a spoon.

He pulled/drew a knife on me and threatened to stab me with it.

like a (hot) knife through butter

informal :very quickly and easily

The bill passed through the senate like a hot knife through butter.

the knives are out (for someone)

used to say that people are ready to blame or punish someone for something often in a way that is unfair

They lost yet another important game, and now the knives are out for their coach.

twist/turn the knife (in the wound)

informal :to say or do things that cause more pain to someone who is already suffering

Any more cuts in government aid to these poor people will be twisting the knife in the wound.

under the knife

informal :having a medical operation

I'm going under the knife [=having surgery] tomorrow.

verb

knifes; knifed; knifing

[+ obj] :to injure (someone) with a knife

He died after being knifed in the chest.

[no obj] :to move easily and quickly like a knife cutting through something

ships knifing through the waves

* Các từ tương tự:
knife-edge, knifepoint