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knock someone dead knock (one) deadTo strongly impress one. Often used as an imperative to give encouragement. Good luck on the audition! Knock 'em dead, kid! Your design is going to knock the judges dead. They're going to swoon over it.See also: dead, knockknock someone dead greatly impress someone. informal 1991 Julia Philips You'll Never Eat Lunch In This Town Again I'm good at public speaking. I've been knocking them dead at seminars. See also: dead, knock, someoneknock someone dead tv. to put on a stunning performance or display for someone. She knocked us dead with her stunning performance. See also: dead, knock, someone |