Knock (one) cold In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "knock (one) cold", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-08-07 11:08

Meaning of Knock (one) cold

Synonyms:

knock someone dead

Knock (one) cold phrase

If you knock someone cold, you knock them unconscious.

The thief knocked her cold and took all of her jewelry away.

The boxer stated that he will not just beat his opponent but knock him cold.

If you knock someone cold, you greatly impress them.

Anne knocked him cold at the first sight.

His fall collection will knock you cold.

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Grammar and Usage of Knock (one) cold

Verb Forms

  • knocks (one) cold
  • knocked (one) cold
  • knocking (one) cold

The verb "knock" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Knock (one) cold

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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