Knock one off your feet Meaning in English
expression
NAHK wuhn AWF YOR/YOOR FEET
NOK WON OF YAW FEET
Definition
To greatly surprise, impress, or shock someone, so that they feel amazed or overwhelmed.
Usage & Nuances
Often used about very positive surprises, amazing news, or impressive things (performances, scenery, achievements). Informal, common in spoken and written English. Can be used for both emotional and physical reactions.
Spanish: dejar a alguien sin aliento - sorprender muchoPortuguese (BR): deixar alguém de queixo caído - surpreender muitoPortuguese (PT): deixar alguém boquiaberto - surpreender muitoChinese (Simplified): 让人震惊 - 让人惊讶Chinese (Traditional): 讓人震驚 - 讓人驚訝Hindi: हक्का-बक्का कर देना - चौंका देनाArabic: يفاجئ شخصًا بشدة - يُذهلBengali: অবাক করে দেওয়া - বিস্ময়ে হতবাক করে দেওয়াRussian: сразить наповал - выбить из колеи (впечатлением)Japanese: 度肝を抜く - 圧倒するVietnamese: làm choáng ngợp - làm kinh ngạcKorean: 깜짝 놀라게 하다 - 감탄하게 하다Turkish: etkisini çok güçlü hissettirmek - şaşkına çevirmekUrdu: حیران کر دینا - ششدر کر دیناIndonesian: membuat terpukau - membuat terkesima
Example Sentences
The news of her award really knocked me off my feet.
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His performance on stage will knock you off your feet.
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The beauty of the mountain view totally knocked us off our feet.
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Wow, that plot twist in the movie just knocked me off my feet!
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Her kindness and generosity absolutely knocked me off my feet when I needed help.
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You’re going to hear some news that will knock you off your feet—get ready!
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