Hit/knock somebody for six
verb
To shock or upset someone a lot.
The news of her father's sudden death really knocked her for six.
Often appears as...
- news knocked him for six
- event hit them for six
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To produce a very large or strong response.
Her stunning performance in the last movie hit everybody for six.
Often appears as...
- performance hit everyone for six
- speech hit the audience for six
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
In cricket, to hit the ball in a way that gains six runs.
He just swung the bat and knocked that ball for six.
Often appears as...
- he hit the ball for six
- batting performance knocked for six
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To shock or upset someone a lot.
The news of her father's sudden death really knocked her for six.
Often appears as...
- news knocked him for six
- event hit them for six
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To produce a very large or strong response.
Her stunning performance in the last movie hit everybody for six.
Often appears as...
- performance hit everyone for six
- speech hit the audience for six
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
In cricket, to hit the ball in a way that gains six runs.
He just swung the bat and knocked that ball for six.
Often appears as...
- he hit the ball for six
- batting performance knocked for six
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
The phrase often implies deep emotional impact and should be used with sensitivity.
When she lost her job, it knocked her for six.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Upset
Use this expression to describe personal turmoil, not minor inconveniences or good surprises.
The divorce proceedings really hit him for six.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong Reactions
Best used for events that cause a significant reaction that someone struggles to recover from quickly.
Her betrayal hit her best friend for six.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
The phrase often implies deep emotional impact and should be used with sensitivity.
When she lost her job, it knocked her for six.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Upset
Use this expression to describe personal turmoil, not minor inconveniences or good surprises.
The divorce proceedings really hit him for six.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong Reactions
Best used for events that cause a significant reaction that someone struggles to recover from quickly.
Her betrayal hit her best friend for six.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
The phrase often implies deep emotional impact and should be used with sensitivity.
When she lost her job, it knocked her for six.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Upset
Use this expression to describe personal turmoil, not minor inconveniences or good surprises.
The divorce proceedings really hit him for six.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong Reactions
Best used for events that cause a significant reaction that someone struggles to recover from quickly.
Her betrayal hit her best friend for six.
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