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This has knocked back the spring feel good factor, which we hoped would kick start the economy,” said Stephen Alambritis from the FSB.

Transport disruptions were widespread.

City traders gained a rare respite from the turbulence of the past few months.

One managing director of a UK broker complained that a third of his staff were “at home with their kids riding toboggans”.

knock back 〈人を〉びっくりさせる; ろうばいさせる

disruption 途絶; 混乱

respite ひと休み

toboggan トボガンそり