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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Sunngifu	-	Anglo-Saxon
German	['dʒə:mən]
Briallen	bree-AHSH-en	Welsh
Kathrine	-	Danish, Norwegian
Iuppiter	-	Roman Mythology
Lutgardis	-	Ancient Germanic (Latinized)