get hit for six



get hit for six

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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Glendower-Welsh
Armel-French
LeslyLEZ-lee, LES-leeEnglish (Modern)
Karthika-Tamil, Indian, Malayalam
MerlinMUR-lin (English)Arthurian Romance, English
Mitrodora-Macedonian