The sudden news really knocked me for a loop.
knock for a loop
idiomTo astonish; to stagger or overwhelm; to confuse or disorient.
The unexpected resignation of the manager knocked the entire office for a loop.
The sudden revelation of his true identity knocked the investigators for a loop, forcing them to rethink their entire strategy.
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don't knock yourself out
Don't overexert yourself (in doing something that does not require much effort).
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keep someone in the loop
To furnish someone with sufficient relevant information and include them in the decision-making process.
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knock down a peg
Synonym of take down a notch.
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knock on heaven's door
To die or be close to death.
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knock on wood
To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.
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knock oneself out
To go ahead; to do as one pleases; to enjoy oneself; to endeavor very hard at a task.
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knock out
To strike or render unconscious
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knock out of the box
To cause something to be replaced by something else.