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41on the knocker — I. On the knocker (UK) If someone is on the knocker, they are going from house to house trying to buy or sell things or get support. II. On the knocker (AU) If you do something on the knocker, you do it immediately or promptly …
42sanctuary knocker — ▪ architecture also called Sanctuary Ring, in architecture, knocker on the outer door of a Christian church. The sanctuary knocker could be a simple metal ring, which accounts for its other name of sanctuary ring, or it could be highly… …
43black as newgate's knocker — (UK) If things are as black as Newgate s knocker, they are very bad. Newgate was an infamous prison in England, so its door knocker meant trouble …
44up to the knocker — phrasal slang Britain 1. : up to par didn t feel up to the knocker 2. : up to the fullest or best possible extent or degree was prepared up to the knocker * * * up to the knocker (obs sl) Up to the required standard of excellence or fashion …
45Staple knocker — A staple knocker is a tool resembling a screwdriver, used for removing staples and shredded material. It is called a knocker because a hammer can be used to hit the end of it and remove long lines of shorter staples. ee also*Staple remover …
46Sanctuary Knocker — The Sanctuary Knocker is an ornamental knocker on the door of a cathedral. Under medieval English common law, these instruments supposedly afforded the right of asylum to anybody who touched them. Examples of Sanctuary Knockers can be found on… …
47On the knocker — 1. at the right time, punctual: He was there on the knocker ; 2. immediately; on demand: cash on the knocker …
48on the knocker — Australian Slang 1. at the right time, punctual: He was there on the knocker ; 2. immediately; on demand: cash on the knocker …
49black as Newgate's knocker — (UK) If things are as black as Newgate s knocker, they are very bad. Newgate was an infamous prison in England, so its door knocker meant trouble. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
50Black as Newgate's knocker — (UK) If things are as black as Newgate s knocker, they are very bad. Newgate was an infamous prison in England, so its door knocker meant trouble …
