be hit for six



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be hit for six

To be upset or overwhelmed, especially suddenly or unexpectedly. Primarily heard in UK. I was completely hit for six by the news of my father's death.
See also: hit, six

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Tamekatə-MEE-kəEnglish
GylesJIELZ, JIE-əlzEnglish (Rare)
Juanitohwah-NEE-toSpanish
Breanabree-AN-ə, bree-AHN-əEnglish (Modern)
Dinah['dainə]
MiloMIE-lo (English)English, Ancient Germanic