strike (someone) dumb



strike (someone) dumb

To render someone speechless, as due to a great surprise or shock. My father's sudden resignation from the company struck each of us dumb.
See also: dumb, strike

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TyrTIRNorse Mythology
Isoldei-ZOL-də (English), i-SOL-də (English), ee-ZAWL-du (German)English (Rare), German, Arthurian Romance
Barry['bæri]
JoselynJAHS-lin, JAHS-ə-linEnglish (Modern)
Ernest['ə:nist]
SauliĀ-Baltic Mythology (Hypothetical)