Sock it to somebody

verb

To give or deal out something in a harsh or aggressive way.

When the boss finds out about the mistake, he's really going to sock it to him.
Visual representation of "sock it to somebody" - To give or deal out something in a harsh or aggressive way

Often appears as...

  • sock it to him
  • sock it to me

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

verb

To impress or startle someone with a powerful impact.

The final scene of the movie really socked it to the audience.
Visual representation of "sock it to somebody" - To impress or startle someone with a powerful impact

Often appears as...

  • sock it to the audience
  • sock it to the listeners

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

verb

To give or deal out something in a harsh or aggressive way.

When the boss finds out about the mistake, he's really going to sock it to him.
Visual representation of "sock it to somebody" - To give or deal out something in a harsh or aggressive way

Often appears as...

  • sock it to him
  • sock it to me

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

verb

To impress or startle someone with a powerful impact.

The final scene of the movie really socked it to the audience.
Visual representation of "sock it to somebody" - To impress or startle someone with a powerful impact

Often appears as...

  • sock it to the audience
  • sock it to the listeners

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "sock it to somebody"
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Negative Connotation

Often implies displeasure or punishment from the speaker towards someone else.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
After messing up the report, he's going to sock it to her.
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Aggressive Tone

It can sound combative or confrontational, suggesting a verbal or figurative attack.

Illustration for Aggressive Tone
The critic really socked it to the director for that disastrous movie.
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Idiomatic Usage

It's a colloquial phrase, likely to be used in casual or informal settings.

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
He's playing dirty in the game, and they're going to sock it to him after.
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Negative Connotation

Often implies displeasure or punishment from the speaker towards someone else.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
After messing up the report, he's going to sock it to her.
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Aggressive Tone

It can sound combative or confrontational, suggesting a verbal or figurative attack.

Illustration for Aggressive Tone
The critic really socked it to the director for that disastrous movie.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Idiomatic Usage

It's a colloquial phrase, likely to be used in casual or informal settings.

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
He's playing dirty in the game, and they're going to sock it to him after.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Connotation

Often implies displeasure or punishment from the speaker towards someone else.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
After messing up the report, he's going to sock it to her.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Aggressive Tone

It can sound combative or confrontational, suggesting a verbal or figurative attack.

Illustration for Aggressive Tone
The critic really socked it to the director for that disastrous movie.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Idiomatic Usage

It's a colloquial phrase, likely to be used in casual or informal settings.

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
He's playing dirty in the game, and they're going to sock it to him after.
Visual representation of the word "Sock it to somebody"

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