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
JoukoYO-oo-koFinnish
Macariomah-KAH-ryoSpanish
Cordula-German
Mariellamah-RYEL-lahItalian
Gulbadan-Urdu (Rare)
Mckennamə-KEN-əEnglish (Modern)