Knock together

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phrasal verb

To put something together quickly.

He knocked together a quick lunch.
Visual representation of "knock together" - To put something together quickly.

Often appears as...

  • knock together a meal
  • knock together a plan

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Colloquial

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Speed Emphasized

Use 'knock together' when something is made quickly, without much preparation or detail.

Illustration for Speed Emphasized
She knocked together an outline for the essay in ten minutes.
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Informal Situations

'Knock together' is casual language, suitable for everyday conversation but not for formal writing.

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I'll knock together a playlist for the road trip.
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Temporary Fix

Indicates a solution or creation may be makeshift or temporary, not permanent.

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He knocked together a shelter to stay dry during the rain.
Visual representation of the word "Knock together"

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