| 释义 |
sock it to someone sock it to (one)1. To attack or compete against someone in a very strong or forceful manner. Wow, Jim really socked it to that guy. I didn't know he was that tough! Sock it to them, guys! I know you can beat them!2. By extension, to deliver news or information to someone that will have a very large impact or effect. A: "I don't think you're going to like these financial results." B: "Sock it to me, I'm ready."See also: socksock it to someone INFORMALIf you sock it to someone, you say or do something to them in a very forceful way. Every time you go against your old team, you want to sock it to them. She's great and really socks it to her co-star Bill Irwin.See also: sock, someonesock it to someone attack someone vigorously or make a forceful impression on them in some other way. informal 1991 Baseball Today Chicago socked it to the other teams in the American league. See also: sock, someone |