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idiomknock sb/sth for six BrEBrE1 spoken to make someone feel very surprised or shocked:He said "You don't love me any more, do you?", and it knocked me for six - I felt so guilty.When we lost our broadcasting licence most of us were knocked for six, because we had never really believed it could happen.2 to knock someone down or make them feel very weak, or to weaken or destroy something such as a plan or idea:I'm hardly ever ill, but that virus really knocked me for six.Your dogs frightened Gemma - they were so pleased to see her they nearly knocked her for six.It doesn't matter how carefully you plan your household budget - the whole thing gets knocked for six if you lose your job.Note This idiom comes from the game of cricket. If a ball is hit right past the edge of the ground, then the bowler (=the person who threw it) has been knocked for six.
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