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.
be confused about what to do
To be very anxious
Being so scared, confused, and astonished that you can't think or do anything.
Unsure or confused.
To feel that unpleasant or dangerous things likely happen to you
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.