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Knock over with a feather Meaning in English

expression

NAHK OH-ver WITH uh FEH-ther
NOK OH-vuh WITH uh FEH-thuh

Definition

This is an idiom meaning to be extremely surprised or shocked, as if you were so surprised you could be knocked over by something as light as a feather.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, usually said when something is truly unexpected or astonishing. Used to express genuine surprise; often in past form: 'I could have been knocked over with a feather.' Not literal—never use for physical acts.

Spanish: me dejarías de piedra - me asombrarías muchísimoPortuguese (BR): ficaria completamente surpreso - ficaria boquiabertoPortuguese (PT): ficaria completamente surpreendido - ficava boquiabertoChinese (Simplified): 让我大吃一惊Chinese (Traditional): 讓我大喫一驚Hindi: मुझे पूरी तरह से हैरान कर दोगेArabic: تُدهشني للغايةBengali: খুব অবাক হওয়া - হতবাক হয়ে যাওয়াRussian: поразить до глубины души - ошеломитьJapanese: とても驚く - 仰天するVietnamese: ngạc nhiên vô cùng - sửng sốtKorean: 깜짝 놀라다 - 몹시 놀라다Turkish: şaşkına dönmek - büyük bir şaşkınlık yaşamakUrdu: حیران رہ جانا - انتہائی چونک جاناIndonesian: sangat terkejut - terheran-heran

Example Sentences

When I heard the news, you could have knocked me over with a feather.

basic

She was so surprised you could knock her over with a feather.

basic

If he got the job, I’d be knocked over with a feather.

basic

Honestly, you could have knocked me over with a feather when she said yes!

natural

He looked so calm, but inside he felt like he’d been knocked over with a feather.

natural

That result? Wow, you could knock me over with a feather!

natural