Knock something for six In english explanation

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

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-03-28 12:03

Meaning of Knock something for six (redirected from knock sb sideways/for six )

Knock sb sideways/for six British Australia Verb + object/complement informal

To make someone feel very shocked, overwhelmed, upset or ill

What he said knocked me for six.

The decision my parents made really knocked me sideways.

Grammar and Usage of Knock sb sideways/for six

Verb Forms

  • knocked sb sideways/for six

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

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Butt end of the stick
To suffer an unequal outcome of a situation that results in a disadvantage or burden; to be slighted in some way.
Example: Poor John! Tonight, He will get the butt end of the stick, because he has to work overtime again.
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