knock on the head vs revoke

knock on the head

verb
  • To put an end to; to defeat or frustrate (a scheme or project). 

revoke

verb
  • To cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing. 

noun
  • The act of revoking in a game of cards. 

  • A violation ranked in seriousness somewhat below overt cheating, with the status of a more minor offense only because, when it happens, it is usually accidental. 

  • A renege; a violation of important rules regarding the play of tricks in trick-taking card games serious enough to render the round invalid. 

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