Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knock-a-person-into-the-middle-of-next-week
idiomatic expression
/nɒk ə ˈpɜrsən ˈɪntu ðə ˈmɪdəl əv nɛkst wik/
Definition
To deliver a forceful blow to someone, figuratively suggesting that the impact is so severe it sends them far into the future, past the current week.
Examples
- If you keep pushing my buttons, I might just knock you into the middle of next week!
- The rude comment really knocked him into the middle of next week; he was speechless for a moment.
- In the argument, she felt so frustrated that she wanted to knock her opponent into the middle of next week.
Meaning
This expression is often used to indicate that a person will be hit hard, either literally or metaphorically, resulting in a significant knockback or a strong reaction.
Synonyms
- knock out
- hit hard
- send flying
