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
Jozefienyo-zə-FEENDutch
FlynnFLINEnglish (Rare)
Benedyktbe-NE-diktPolish
MillaMEEL-lah (Finnish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish
Haukea-Hawaiian
Juditezhoo-DEE-tə (Portuguese), zhoo-JEE-chə (Brazilian Portuguese)Portuguese