put someone's lights out
To cause someone to become unconscious, especially by striking him or her.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The boxer threatened to put his opponent's lights out.”
“The bodyguard warned the intruder that he would put his lights out if he did not leave immediately.”
“During the chaotic brawl, a single, precise blow from the veteran fighter was enough to put the attacker's lights out.”
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amber light
Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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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.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
Last updated August 10, 2026