English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "don't knock it till you try it" Mean?
Learn what "don't knock it till you try it" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Don't knock it till you try it.
It means you should try something before criticizing or dismissing it.
From My Handsome Bodyguard, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is defending an idea or object by saying people should not judge it before trying it.
Usage Scenario
Use this when defending food, products, ideas, or activities that others dislike. It can sound light and friendly, but also slightly dismissive.
Better ways to say it
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Don't knock it till you try it.
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Don't judge it until you try it.
3
Try it first, then judge it.
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