knock someone's socks off
Related to knock someone's socks off: without a hitch
knock (one's) socks off
To thoroughly impress, overwhelm, or excite one. The show of support from everyone just knocked my socks off. That movie really knocked my socks off—I didn't expect it to be so good!
See also: knock, off, sock
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
knock someone's socks off
If something or someone knocks your socks off, you are extremely impressed by them. This movie will not knock your socks off, but it will not disappoint. The area has scenery that will knock your socks off.
See also: knock, off, sock
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
knock (or blow) someone's socks off
amaze or impress someone. informal 1991 Barbara Anderson Girls High Years ago she saw a Hockney…the few lines which sketched the owlish face knocked her socks off.
1996 Premiere Ray Liotta strikes perfect notes as Hill while Joe Pesci blows your socks off as sociopathic side-kick Tommy.
See also: knock, off, sock
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- knock (one's) socks off
- knock socks off
- knock (one) off (one's) feet
- knock off work
- put the boot to (one)
- knock back a drink
- be thrown off balance
- knock (one) for six
- knock seven bells out of (one)
- in spite of (oneself)