knock someone flat: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To strike someone so forcefully that they fall down or are rendered unconscious.
- To cause someone physical collapse or incapacitation by force.
Examples
BetaThe boxer knocked someone flat with a single left hook that caught him off guard.
El boxeador tumbó a alguien con un solo gancho de izquierda que lo tomó por sorpresa.
During the street fight, he was knocked flat and lying unconscious on the pavement.
Durante la pelea callejera, lo derribaron y quedó inconsciente en el pavimento.
She knocked him flat when she tripped him during the basketball game.
Ella lo tumbó cuando lo tropezó durante el partido de baloncesto.
He was knocked flat by the sudden blow and took a moment to recover.
Fue derribado por el golpe repentino y tardó un momento en recuperarse.
- To astonish, overwhelm, or deeply affect someone emotionally or intellectually.
- To leave someone stunned, speechless, or unable to respond.
Examples
BetaThe heartfelt speech really knocked me flat; I wasn’t expecting such emotion.
El discurso conmovedor realmente me dejó impactado; no esperaba tanta emoción.
Her intelligence and wit knocked everyone flat at the debate last night.
Su inteligencia y agudeza dejaron impresionados a todos en el debate anoche.
The news of his promotion knocked her flat with surprise and joy.
La noticia de su ascenso la dejó totalmente sorprendida y feliz.
- To defeat or outclass someone decisively in a contest or comparison.
Examples
BetaThe champion knocked his opponent flat in the final round, securing the title easily.
El campeón derrotó decisivamente a su oponente en la ronda final, asegurando el título fácilmente.
Their team knocked the defending champions flat in the semifinals.
Su equipo derrotó contundentemente a los campeones defensores en las semifinales.
The new smartphone model knocked its competitors flat with superior features.
El nuevo modelo de smartphone dejó atrás a sus competidores con funciones superiores.
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