Knock your socks off Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɑk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsɑks/ /ˈɔf
NAHK-yer-SAHKS-awf
nˈɒk/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈɒks/ /ˈɒf
NOK-yaw-SOKS-of
Definition
This informal expression means to greatly impress, surprise, or amaze someone.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often used when describing something extremely impressive, delicious, surprising, or exciting (e.g., 'The food will knock your socks off'). Only positive sense, never literal—don't use for mild surprises or negative things.
Spanish: dejar boquiabierto - impresionar muchísimoPortuguese (BR): impressionar demais - surpreender muitoPortuguese (PT): impressionar imenso - surpreender muitoChinese (Simplified): 让人大吃一惊 - 极大地打动Chinese (Traditional): 讓人大喫一驚 - 極大地打動Hindi: बहुत हैरान कर देना - बहुत प्रभावित करनाArabic: يدهشك بشدة - يذهلكBengali: হতবাক করে দেবে - চমকে দেবেRussian: сразить наповал - ошеломить (в хорошем смысле)Japanese: 度肝を抜く - 驚かせる（良い意味で）Vietnamese: làm bạn bất ngờ - gây ấn tượng mạnhKorean: 깜짝 놀라게 하다 - 매우 감동시키다Turkish: ağzını açık bırakmak - çok etkilemekUrdu: حیران کر دینا - بہت متاثر کرناIndonesian: membuatmu terpukau - sangat mengagumkan
Example Sentences
This cake will knock your socks off.
basic
The show last night knocked my socks off.
basic
Your new haircut will knock their socks off.
basic
If you love sunsets, this place will really knock your socks off.
natural
Her singing voice will knock your socks off—seriously, you won't believe it.
natural
Wait till you try this chili—it's gonna knock your socks off!
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