How to Pronounce "knock dead"
expression
ˈnɑk/ /ˈdɛd
NAHK-DED
nˈɒk/ /dˈɛd
NOK-DED
Definition
To impress someone very much, especially by performing or appearing extremely well. Used informally to mean you do something so well that people are amazed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑk/ /ˈdɛd
British English
nˈɒk/ /dˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK-DED
UK
NOK-DED
Listen in Context
Your performance is going to knock dead everyone there.
Go out there and knock 'em dead!
Wow, that song is going to knock dead the judges.
If you wear that suit, you'll knock dead at your interview.