Knock the socks off Meaning in English
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Definition
To impress or surprise someone very much; to amaze someone so much they are left speechless.
Usage & Nuances
This is a very informal, playful idiom mainly used in speech. Common with 'someone' as the object ("That movie will knock your socks off"). Similar to 'blow someone away.' Not used for small surprises; it means something is extremely impressive.
Example Sentences
The special effects in the movie will knock the socks off the audience.
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That new singer really knocked the socks off everyone.
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Prepare to have this dessert knock your socks off!
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That performance absolutely knocked my socks off — I didn't expect it to be so good!
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You have to try this new video game, it'll knock your socks off!
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Her storytelling skills knocked the socks off the judges at the competition.
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