You could have knocked me down with a feather

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phrase

Used to express extreme surprise, shock, or disbelief.

When she told me she was moving to China, you could have knocked me down with a feather.
Visual representation of "you could have knocked me down with a feather" - Used to express extreme surprise, shock, or disbelief

Often appears as...

  • i'm moving to another country
  • you could have knocked me down with a feather

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Figurative speech

This phrase is not literal; it means the speaker was very surprised.

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He won the lottery? You could have knocked me down with a feather!
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Emotional impact

Use when an event or news affects you deeply and unexpectedly.

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They named the charity after me? You could have knocked me down with a feather!
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Informal usage

The phrase is informal, best used with friends, family, or in casual conversations.

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You're retiring this young? You could have knocked me down with a feather!
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