knock dead

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Greatly amuse, astonish, or thrill someone, as in This new song will knock them dead. This slangy hyperbolic expression was first recorded in 1889. Also see knock the socks off.

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Words nearby knock dead

knobkerrie, knock, knock about, knock back, knock cold, knock dead, knock down, knock down with a feather, knock for a loop, knock into a cocked hat, knock it off
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Words related to knock dead

draw, engage, entice, captivate, fascinate, send, bring, kill, interest, intrigue, invite, tickle, seduce, amuse, engross, entertain, wow, charm, dazzle, enthrall