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put someone's lights out

idiom
Meaning

To cause someone to become unconscious, especially by striking him or her.


Examples
SIMPLE

The boxer threatened to put his opponent's lights out.

CONTEXTUAL

The bodyguard warned the intruder that he would put his lights out if he did not leave immediately.

COMPLEX

During the chaotic brawl, a single, precise blow from the veteran fighter was enough to put the attacker's lights out.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    another nail in someone's coffin

    An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.

  2. 02

    answer someone's prayers

    To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.

  3. 03

    answer to someone's prayers

    Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.

  4. 04

    apple of someone's eye

    The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.

  5. 05

    bane of someone's existence

    Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.

  6. 06

    bash someone's face in

    To beat someone violently.

  7. 07

    bash someone's head

    To beat up someone violently.

  8. 08

    be someone's to lose

    To be anticipated to be won by someone.

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