sock it to
sock it to (one)
1. To attack or compete against someone in a very strong or forceful manner. Wow, Jim really socked it to that guy. I didn't know he was that tough! Sock it to them, guys! I know you can beat them!
2. By extension, to deliver news or information to someone that will have a very large impact or effect. A: "I don't think you're going to like these financial results." B: "Sock it to me, I'm ready."
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
sock it to someone
1. to punch someone; to punch one's fist at someone. Max really socked it to Lefty! Lefty socked it to Roger and knocked him down.
2. to tell bad news to someone in a straightforward manner. I can take it. sock it to me! I don't care how bad it seems. sock it to me!
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
sock it to
Deliver a physical blow, forceful comment, or reprimand to, as in The judge often socks it to the jury in a murder case. This idiom uses sock in the sense of "strike hard." It is also put as an imperative, as in Sock it to them, kid! or Sock it to me!, which is sometimes used to give encouragement but can also have sexual overtones. [Second half of 1800s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
sock it to (someone)
Slang To deliver a forceful comment, reprimand, or physical blow to someone else.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- sock it to (one)
- Sock it to me!
- sock it to somebody
- sock it to someone
- sock it to them
- sock
- sock (someone) one
- knock someone’s socks off
- socked
- push against