| 词汇 | knock the stuffing out of |
| 释义 | Idiom knock the stuffing out ofknock the stuffing out of (someone) to make someone feel less confident or physically weaker.An operation like that is bound to knock the stuffing out of you.It was their third defeat in a row and it really knocked the stuffing out of them. knock the stuffing out of (one)1. To strike or assault one violently and severely. Likened to the cotton stuffing of a stuffed animal being knocked out of it by severe blows. Hey, watch it, pal, or I'll knock the stuffing out of you! Two guys mugged me and then knocked the stuffing out of me last night. 2. To lower one's confidence. Boy, that performance review really knocked the stuffing out of me—I just feel like I can't do anything right anymore. knock the stuffing out of someoneIf something knocks the stuffing out of someone, it destroys all their energy and self-confidence, and leaves them feeling weak and nervous. That second goal knocked the stuffing out of Chelsea and they seemed to give up. For a while the accident knocked the stuffing out of me, but I'm ready now and determined to get back and prove myself. Note: The verb take is sometimes used instead of knock. The drive from the airport always took the stuffing out of her. knock (or take) the stuffing out of someoneseverely impair someone's confidence or strength. informalknock the ˈstuffing out of somebody(informal) make somebody feel weak, mentally and/or physically: When his wife left him, it seemed to knock the stuffing out of him.This flu has really knocked the stuffing out of me. Stuffing in this idiom refers to the soft material used to fill cushions, toys, etc. |
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