Knock out: separable or inseparable phrasal verb?
Hello, could anyone tell me if the following sentences are both right?

The old lady knocked the thief out.
The old lady knocked out the thief.

Thank you.

Question

Knock out: separable or inseparable phrasal verb?
Hello, could anyone tell me if the following sentences are both right?

The old lady knocked the thief out.
The old lady knocked out the thief.

Thank you.

Answer

Yes, both are correct. It's a separable phrasal verb.

Answer

A separable phrasal verb.

New Oxford American Dictionary

knock someone out
make a person unconscious, typically with a blow to the head.
• knock down (a boxer) for a count of ten, thereby winning the contest.
• (knock oneself out) informal work so hard that one is exhausted.
• informal astonish or greatly impress someone.