knock (one's) lights out

knock (one's) lights out

To render one unconscious with a blow to the head. A: "Oh man, what happened?" B: "You don't remember? Well, you and Bart were fighting, and then Bart knocked your lights out." Wow, you're strong—you could knock someone's lights out, no problem!
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