knock dead
knock dead · knocks dead · knocked dead · knocking dead
To amaze or greatly impress by delivering an outstanding performanceTo amaze or greatly impress (someone) by delivering an outstanding performance.
» With these new boots of mine, I hope to knock them dead.
Meaning
1 senses(informal)To amaze or greatly impress (someone) by delivering an outstanding performance.
I'm feeling very confident about my job interview. I'm going to go in and knock 'em dead.
Examples
1 sentencesWith these new boots of mine, I hope to knock them dead.
Forms
knocks dead, knocking dead, knocked dead, knocked dead| Base form | knock dead · to knock dead |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | knocks dead |
| Present participle | knocking dead |
| Past simple | knocked dead |
| Past participle | knocked dead |
irregular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle