To unexpectedly keep a promise, such as to show up for a date/appointment, attend a boring business meeting, pay a debt, or otherwise honor a spoken agreement which the speaker did not anticipate being fulfilled. Is a nod to the famous motorcycle daredevil who prided himself on always keeping his word, no matter what the difficulties or risks.
My buddy had asked me last night if I wanted to go fishing today, but it had dawned kinda damp and blustery, so I’d figured I could just sleep in. Little did I know --- that dude decided to pull a Knievel on me and showed up after all!
by QuacksO February 14, 2013
I wonder --- if Medieval Knievel had possessed a motorcycle, would he have tried jumping over windmills instead of charging them?
by QuacksO September 3, 2020
Bianca pulled an Evil Knievel last night on the way home from the movie. We almost got in several accidents.
by Elpayasomalo March 8, 2015
you hear that? *holds CB out window to pick up siren* That theres the Evil Knievel, i got me some big trouble!
by Tommy toe poker July 16, 2005