Be struck all of a heap In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be struck all of a heap", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-02-18 11:02

Meaning of Be struck all of a heap

Be struck all of a heap phrase

Be extremely worried and confused.

 

We were struck all of a heap on hearing that our son had an accident.

When he told me he had seen a ghost in my house, I was struck all of a heap.

When she woke up and found out she was in the forest, she was struck all of a heap.

Other phrases about:

be all at sea

be confused about what to do

like a cat on hot bricks

To be very anxious

like a rabbit (caught) in (the) headlights

Being so scared, confused, and astonished that you can't think or do anything.

In a quandary

Unsure or confused.

be looking over your shoulder

To feel that unpleasant or dangerous things likely happen to you

 

Origin of Be struck all of a heap

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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drastic times call for drastic measures

When you experience extreme and undesirable situations, it is probably essential to take extreme actions

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I knew I would regret after I did that but I had no other choice. Drastic times call for drastic measures!

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