raus|schlagen
Translation
to knock out, to get (a deal), to turn down
Examples
Der Boxer hat ihm einen Zahn rausgeschlagen.
The boxer knocked out one of his teeth.
Ich konnte einen guten Preis rausschlagen.
I was able to get a good price.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to knock sth. out of sb. The boxer knocked a tooth out of him.
((sth.acc)) to get/negotiate sth. She managed to get a good discount.
Similar Words
Synonyms: herausschlagen (to knock out), aushandeln (to negotiate); Antonyms: annehmen (to accept), akzeptieren (to accept)
Etymology
From 'raus' (out) and 'schlagen' (to hit, to strike). Literally 'to strike out'.
Memory Tips
Picture physically 'hitting' (schlagen) something so it goes 'out' (raus). For the negotiation meaning, imagine 'beating' a better price out of the seller.