knock dead
phrase
as in carry away
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
You've worked hard on this performance, and I know you're going to knock them dead.
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“Knock dead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20dead. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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