Knocked somebody sideways In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "knocked somebody sideways", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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

Meaning of Knocked somebody sideways (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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make up leeway

To overcome some disadvantage or get out of a bad situation when you have already lost a lot of time for it

Example:

We love Tim but we all think that it's impossible he can make up leeway and win first place in the race.

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