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knock cold
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Princeton's WordNet
knock cold, knock out, kayoverb
knock unconscious or senseless
"the boxing champion knocked out his opponent in a few seconds"
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knock cold
"Knock cold" is an idiomatic expression primarily used in American English, referring to the act of rendering someone unconscious, often through a violent blow or shock. It can be used literally, involving physical harm, or metaphorically, to describe someone who is utterly surprised or astonished.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of knock cold in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of knock cold in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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