Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knock-someone-for-six
idiom
/nɒk ˈsʌmwʌn fər sɪks/
Definition
To surprise or shock someone, often in a sudden or unexpected way.
Examples
- The news of his resignation really knocked me for six.
- When she told me about the accident, it knocked me for six.
Meaning
The phrase ‘knock someone for six’ is commonly used to describe an event or revelation that leaves a person feeling bewildered, astonished, or completely taken aback.
Synonyms
- surprise
- shock
- stun
- astound
- baffle
