knock someone dead

knock someone dead
informal greatly impress someone

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knock (someone) dead
informal : to make a very strong and good impression on (someone)

Her performance really knocked the audience dead. [=the audience greatly enjoyed her performance]

She told him to go out there on the stage and knock 'em dead.

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Main Entry:knock

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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