Blow/knock somebody’s socks off
phrase
To impress or surprise someone greatly.
The ending of the movie will definitely blow your socks off.
Often appears as...
- blow someone's socks off with something
- knock someone's socks off with a performance
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
To beat someone thoroughly in a competition or fight.
The home team knocked the opponent’s socks off in today’s match.
Often appears as...
- knock opponent's socks off in a match
- blow competition's socks off
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To impress or surprise someone greatly.
The ending of the movie will definitely blow your socks off.
Often appears as...
- blow someone's socks off with something
- knock someone's socks off with a performance
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
To beat someone thoroughly in a competition or fight.
The home team knocked the opponent’s socks off in today’s match.
Often appears as...
- knock opponent's socks off in a match
- blow competition's socks off
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Idiomatic Surprise
Used when something is unexpectedly impressive or surprisingly good.
The chef’s new recipe will blow your socks off.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Shock
Indicates a high level of astonishment, usually positive.
You'll blow your socks off with the view from the top!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal
Common in casual conversation, not suitable for formal contexts.
Her performance is going to blow your socks off!
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