knock on window

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

to strike a window with your hand to get the attention of people inside

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Examples (10)

  • He had to knock on the window to get her attention.
  • A bird suddenly knocked on the window with its beak.
  • We heard someone knock on the window late at night.
  • She cautiously knocked on the window of the deserted house.
  • The delivery driver knocked on the window when no one answered the door.
  • If you can't open the door, just knock on the window.
  • Having forgotten his keys, he had to knock on the window until someone let him in.
  • I saw a child playfully knocking on the window from outside.
  • Don't knock on the window too hard, you might break it.
  • She continued to knock on the window, hoping to be heard.