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knock for a loop

idiom
Meaning

To astonish; to stagger or overwhelm; to confuse or disorient.


Examples
SIMPLE

The sudden news really knocked me for a loop.

CONTEXTUAL

The unexpected resignation of the manager knocked the entire office for a loop.

COMPLEX

The sudden revelation of his true identity knocked the investigators for a loop, forcing them to rethink their entire strategy.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    don't knock yourself out

    Don't overexert yourself (in doing something that does not require much effort).

  2. 02

    keep someone in the loop

    To furnish someone with sufficient relevant information and include them in the decision-making process.

  3. 03

    knock down a peg

    Synonym of take down a notch.

  4. 04

    knock on heaven's door

    To die or be close to death.

  5. 05

    knock on wood

    To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.

  6. 06

    knock oneself out

    To go ahead; to do as one pleases; to enjoy oneself; to endeavor very hard at a task.

  7. 07

    knock out

    To strike or render unconscious

  8. 08

    knock out of the box

    To cause something to be replaced by something else.

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