How to Pronounce "knock for a loop"
expression
ˈnɑk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫup
NAHK fer uh LOOP
nˈɒk/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /lˈuːp
NOK faw uh LOOP
Definition
To surprise or shock someone very much, often in a way that is hard to recover from. Usually describes a strong emotional reaction to unexpected news or events.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫup
British English
nˈɒk/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /lˈuːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK fer uh LOOP
UK
NOK faw uh LOOP
Listen in Context
The news really knocked me for a loop.
Losing his job knocked him for a loop.
Her sudden arrival knocked us for a loop.
Honestly, that answer knocked me for a loop—I didn't see it coming.