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knock someone's socks off and knock the socks off (of) someone Sl. to surprise someone thoroughly. (Fixed order. Of is usually retained before pronouns.) The exciting news just knocked my socks off! The news knocked the socks off of everyone in the office. knock somebody's/something's socks off also beat somebody's/something's socks off to completely defeat a competitor Japan and Korea knocked the socks off the United States in tests of science and math. knock your socks off to completely surprise or please you very much The magazine is beautiful and combines color and unusual design in a way that knocks your socks off. Usage notes: also used with other verbs to say that something is done in an extreme way or to a great degree: I worked my socks off to get my degree. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Maybe you want to knock the socks off your date or perhaps impress your wife on your anniversary. s experience and knock the socks off any employer in fashion when you return. Your are positive that this one that will knock the socks off the hiring manager. |
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