English Dictionary

knock someone for six

動詞

別表記 異形

Alternative form of hit someone for six.

日本語の意味

（“hit someone for six” の代替表現として）誰かを非常に驚かせたり、打撃を与え、圧倒すること。 / （比喩的に）相手を予想外の衝撃で圧倒し、唖然とさせること

The sudden announcement about the company's layoffs could knock someone for six.

その会社の解雇に関する突然の発表は、人をひどく打ちのめすかもしれない。

意味（1）

Alternative form of hit someone for six.

When things happened that, before, would have knocked her for six, she would be able to laugh herself out of anger.

knocks someone for six （ present singular third-person ）

knocking someone for six （ participle present ）

knocked someone for six （ participle past ）

knocked someone for six （ past ）