How to Pronounce "knock your socks off"
expression
NAHK-yer-SAHKS-awf
NOK-yaw-SOKS-of
Definition
This informal expression means to greatly impress, surprise, or amaze someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsɑks/ /ˈɔf
British English
nˈɒk/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈɒks/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK-yer-SAHKS-awf
UK
NOK-yaw-SOKS-of
Listen in Context
This cake will knock your socks off.
The show last night knocked my socks off.
Your new haircut will knock their socks off.
If you love sunsets, this place will really knock your socks off.