"don't knock it till you've tried it" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} don't knock it till you've tried it
  1. (informal) One should not criticise or dismiss something before one has experienced it. Tags: informal Synonyms: don't knock it until you've tried it Related terms: sour grapes
    Sense id: en-don't_knock_it_till_you've_tried_it-en-phrase-QyaSO7Qe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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