up to the knocker
Primarily used in British and Australian English, the phrase "up to the knocker" describes something that meets high standards or expectations.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, british, australian)In perfect condition or meeting high standards.
Example
- The presentation was up to the knocker; everyone was impressed.
- His car is always up to the knocker, running smoothly without any issues.
B2Fashion
(informal, british, australian)Dressed in a very showy and elegant way.
Example
- She arrived at the party up to the knocker, turning heads with her stylish outfit.
- For the gala, he was up to the knocker in a sharp tuxedo.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "up to the knocker":
with knobs onknock inknock aboutknock underknock onknock upknuckle upup to hereknock into a cocked hatknock on the door ofknock knockup to snuffknock back