strike (someone) dumb



strike (someone) dumb

To render someone speechless, as due to a great surprise or shock. My father's sudden resignation from the company struck each of us dumb.
See also: dumb, strike

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ludvik-Slovene
Genettejə-NETEnglish (Rare)
Dominicusdo-MEE-nee-kus (Dutch)Late Roman, Dutch
Valeska-German
Antoinetteawn-twaw-NETFrench
Zane (1)ZAYNEnglish