Knock somebody/something into a cocked hat In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "knock somebody/something into a cocked hat", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2022-09-23 03:09

Meaning of Knock somebody/something into a cocked hat

Synonyms:

be more than a match for someone

Knock somebody/something into a cocked hat British idiom informal verb phrase

To succeed or be far better than someone or something else.

To me, Avatar is the only movie that could knock others into a cocked hat.

Don't worry! Sarah is the best student in our class. I'm sure she will knock other competitors into a cocked hat.

Other phrases about:

beat (one) at (one's) own game

Take advantage of someone's abilities, strategies, or tactics to beat or defeat them

overstep (one's)/its mark

To go far beyond what one should or is allowed to do
 

romp all over (someone or something)

To completely surpass someone or a squad in a competition
 

buttkicker

Someone or something that surpasses or outperforms everyone or everything else.

Grammar and Usage of Knock somebody/something into a cocked hat

Verb Forms

  • knocks somebody/something into a cocked hat
  • knocking somebody/something into a cocked hat
  • knocked somebody/something into a cocked hat
The verb "knock" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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ask for trouble

Act in a way that is likely to cause problems for you

Example:

If you wear high heels for a long walk you're asking for trouble.

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