Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hit-over-the-head
Phrase
/hɪt oʊvər ðə hɛd/
Definition
To strike someone forcefully on the head.
Examples
- After the argument, John felt like he had been hit over the head with the truth.
- The news hit her over the head, leaving her in disbelief.
Meaning
This phrase can be used literally to describe a physical action or metaphorically to indicate that something is overwhelmingly obvious or shocking.
Synonyms
- Knock out
- Overwhelm
- Stun
