knock someone's socks off
The phrase "knock someone’s socks off" means to impress, astonish, or surprise someone greatly. It refers to the action of leaving someone so amazed or taken aback that their socks figuratively come off their feet. It signifies a strong impact or overwhelming effect on someone's emotions or expectations.
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