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Phrases with «knee jerk»
The phrase
"knee jerk"
means to react quickly without thinking or considering the situation. It refers to a quick and automatic response, like when our
knee jerks
when a doctor taps it with a hammer.
Full definition
knee
(parent phrase)
jerk
(parent phrase)
knee jerk
Related phrases
knee jerk response
knee jerk reaction
one's knee jerk reaction
Sentences with «knee jerk»
Calling fans who with - hold their judgement and not make
knee jerk reactions
fools is all we need to know about that idiot.
(
justarsenal.com
)
So far, the stock market has had a bunch of
knee jerk responses
to his words even though there has been little action.
(
businessinsider.com
)
It's
not knee jerk
reaction, it's utter frustration at yet another shocking performance against a top side.
(
justarsenal.com
)
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Definition of KNEE JERK
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