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idiomknock sb/sth sideways BrEBrE1 to make someone feel very confused, surprised, or upset:I think the disappointment really knocked her sideways. She had been expecting to win.The announcement about Miles' resignation knocked us all sideways for a bit. 2 to change something, especially an idea, and spoil it:I emerged from the training course with all my illusions about teaching knocked sideways.People's confidence in the Prime Minister have been knocked sideways by the bad press coverage he has received recently.
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