Brooklyn Nine-Nine · Season 1
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Don't knock it till you try it

不试过就别否定它 / 别急着下判断

这是一个非常口语化的表达,意思是不要在没有亲身尝试或体验过某事之前就对其作出负面评价。Charles用它来回击同事对他和老年女性发生关系的评价。

WENT TO COLLEGE WITH HER GRANDSON MARVIN.
DON'T--DON'T KNOCK IT TILL YOU TRY IT.
SHE HAD A REPLACEMENT HIP WITH SOME SERIOUS TORQUE.
Don't knock it till you try it — Brooklyn Nine-Nine S01E05 · ReelWord