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Region: US | Usage example: The finale will knock your socks off.

Knock your socks off

Meaning

Impress someone greatly.

Usage

Used for remarkable performances or surprises.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Metaphor for being blown away so hard one's socks fall off.

Used widely in 20th-century American advertising and entertainment.