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Knock his proposal on the head !!!
Jack Have you heard what Henry is going to propose at the next committee meeting ?
Nigel Something about software I think.
Jack Yes, he wants us to spend $10,000 on a new database system.
Nigel But we haven't got the budget for that.
Jack I know, and our present system has its drawbacks but most people think it works reasonably well.
Nigel We'll have to knock his proposal on the head when it comes up for discussion.
Explanation :
 
To knock a proposal on the head - To block/defeat a proposal
 
Example : Fifty-two legislators joined hands to block/defeat the government's proposal to increase taxes.
 
 
 

 

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