up to the knocker
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Up to the required standard; excellent.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Dressed in a very showy and elegant way.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “up to the knocker” mean?
Up to the required standard; excellent.
Is “up to the knocker” formal or informal?
up to the knocker is generally slang.