hit (someone) for six



hit (someone) for six

To upset or overwhelm someone, especially suddenly or unexpectedly. Primarily heard in UK. News of my father's sudden death completely hit me for six.
See also: hit, six

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
LuciusLOO:-ki-uws (Ancient Roman), LOO-shəs (English), LOO-see-əs (English)Ancient Roman, Biblical, English
Janeljə-NELEnglish
Kinneret-Hebrew
EchoE-ko (English)Greek Mythology
Kirke-Greek Mythology
Pasha-Russian