The sudden news hit him for six.
hit someone for six
idiomTo affect in a devastating way by some unexpected news.
Origin
disputed originFrom cricket, where hitting the ball over the boundary without it bouncing scores six runs, the maximum for one shot.
When she heard the company was closing, the news hit her for six.
The unexpected announcement of his resignation hit the entire department for six, leaving everyone stunned and uncertain about the future.
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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bless someone with
To give or bestow, as a gift from God.
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bring someone to their knees
To defeat and make submit to orders.
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
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call someone everything but a child of God
To call someone many abusive names.
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catch someone napping
To take advantage of someone's inattention.
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cry someone a river
To weep profusely or excessively in the presence of another person.