The phrase 'to knock someone for six' means to greatly surprise or shock someone. It describes an effect of great astonishment or commotion. The note mentions 'six' as the highest score in cricket.
La frase 'to knock someone for six' significa sorprender o impactar mucho a alguien. Describe un efecto de gran asombro o conmoción. La nota menciona que 'six' es la puntuación más alta en cricket.
| Idiom | to knock someone for six |
|---|---|
| Definition | to surprise or shock someone |
| Examples | - It knocked us for six when we were told that the company was closing down. - She knocked me for six when she told me she was pregnant. - Then I saw the headline - I didn't even bother going to read it - and that just shocked me, knocked me for six. - To target an old lady in this way is unforgivable. "She's 91 years old and is a tough old bird, but this really did knock her for six. |
| Note | Six is the highest score you can make when hitting a cricket ball. |
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