Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-hit-someone-for-six
idiom
tə hɪt ˈsʌmˌwʌn fɔː sɪks
Definition
To hit someone for six means to surprise or shock them greatly; to overwhelm them with a sudden impact, either physically or emotionally.
Examples
- When she announced her resignation, it hit everyone for six.
- The unexpected news of the team’s loss really hit him for six.
- He was hit for six by the sudden change in his plans.
Meaning
This idiomatic expression is often used in British English, especially in the context of sports or sudden events. It figuratively originates from cricket, where hitting the ball for six means scoring the maximum number of runs with one hit.
Synonyms
- shock
- surprise
- overwhelm
