Where does the saying knocked me for six come from?

The expression knock one for six comes from the sport of cricket. In cricket, if the batsman hits the ball over the boundary without bouncing, it counts for six runs. It is the worst outcome for the bowler, who is said to have been knocked for six.
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What does knocked me for a six mean?

Definition of hit/knock (someone) for six

: to have an unpleasant and shocking effect on (someone) The news of the accident really hit me for six.
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Where does the term knocked come from?

Since the 1500s, “to knock” a woman has meant to have sex with her, and the same word has been used to suggest a man is going to “knock a child out of her.” Many slang words for sex boil down to a man assailing a woman (consider: bang, hammer, tear off a piece, etc.), which is bad enough.
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What is a knock British slang?

British slang to have sexual intercourse with (a person) knock a person into the middle of next week informal to hit a person with a very heavy blow.
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What does knock on wood mean slang?

Express a wish that something will or will not occur, as in This last round of treatment should have cured her, knock on wood. This expression alludes to an ancient superstition that literally knocking on or touching wood will ward off evil spirits. [ c. 1900]
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What does Knocked Up me?

1. Vulgar Slang To make someone pregnant. 2. Chiefly British To wake up or summon someone, as by knocking at the door: The hotel clerk knocked me up at 7:00 in the morning.
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What is the new term for a pregnant woman?

Gravid. This synonym of pregnant is appropriate especially when it feels like gravity has taken on new and specifically perinatal meaning. Like the word gravity, gravid comes from the Latin word gravis, meaning "heavy."
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Why do we say fell pregnant?

The idea of falling pregnant is thought to stem from biblical days when it wasn't understood that the man was involved in creating a pregnancy. A woman 'fell' pregnant (seemingly without the interaction of the man) in the same way that she 'fell' in love.
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What is a pregnant woman called?

Associated terms for pregnancy are gravid and parous. Gravidus and gravid come from the Latin word meaning "heavy" and a pregnant female is sometimes referred to as a gravida.
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When was the word gobsmacked first used?

Gobsmacked originated as English and Scottish slang, and the first records of its use come from around the mid-1930s. It's now a common slang term in the U.K. and is also used somewhat commonly in the U.S. and other English-speaking areas.
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What does knocked me for a loop mean?

1 to cause an unpleasant surprise for. When word spread about their coworker's tragic accident, it knocked them for a loop.
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What does knocking me sick mean?

to shock or upset someone very much, or to make someone very ill: That flu really knocked me sideways. The news of his death knocked me for six.
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Can a girl and a girl get pregnant?

Two cisgender women (meaning assigned female at birth) in a relationship cannot become pregnant without some form of assisted reproductive technology (ART). The reasoning goes back to basic biology and how an embryo is formed. To create an embryo, a sperm cell and egg cell must meet in some way.
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Is sperm good for baby during pregnancy?

Is sperm safe for a pregnant woman? Sperm is typically considered safe for pregnant women and babies. That said, check with your doctor if you have any questions about the overall safety of sex due to any risk factors associated with your pregnancy.
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What do you call a pregnant belly?

Some of the most popular baby bump names among the parents included nicknames such as "Button", "Sprout", and "Pebble". The study also found that it took the parents an average of 12 weeks into pregnancy to come up with a nickname for the baby bump.
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How do you feel pregnant?

You may feel your body making changes quickly (within the first month of pregnancy) or you may not notice any symptoms at all. Symptoms of early pregnancy can include a missed period, an increased need to urinate, swollen and tender breasts, fatigue, and morning sickness.
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What should you do if you fall while pregnant?

If you have a minor fall during your first trimester, call your health care provider, describe the fall and discuss any symptoms you have. If you have a fall toward the end of your second trimester or anytime during your third trimester, seek immediate care from your health care provider.
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Is bun in the oven rude?

In this analogy, the unborn baby is the bun and the mother's womb is the oven. The father of the child is sometimes referred to as the chef, an analogy some may find offensive. "Bun in the oven" might have originally stemmed from certain points of comparison between pregnancy and baking.
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What is it called when a woman can't have babies?

Summary. Infertility means not being able to get pregnant after at least one year of trying (or 6 months if the woman is over age 35). If a woman keeps having miscarriages, it is also called infertility. Female infertility can result from age, physical problems, hormone problems, and lifestyle or environmental factors.
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What happens when a baby is born on methadone?

A baby born to a woman with opioid addiction can display withdrawal symptoms in the first two days. Babies who are exposed to methadone during pregnancy could experience: Respiratory symptoms such as stuffy nose, fast breathing and repeated sneezing and yawning.
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What does knocking shop mean in British slang?

British a slang word for brothel.
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What is the meaning enceinte?

enceinte. noun. Definition of enceinte (Entry 2 of 2) : a line of fortification enclosing a castle or town also : the area so enclosed.
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What does Impreg mean?

Definition of impreg

: wood impregnated with a resin so that face checking is reduced and compressional strength and hardness, electrical resistance, and resistance to moisture, acid, and decay are increased.
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What is the meaning of you knocked me off my feet?

1. sweep or carry or knock off someone's feet. Overwhelm someone emotionally; infatuate someone; make a very favorable impression on someone. For example, Winning first prize knocked her off her feet, or With his little gifts and gallant behavior, he swept her off her feet, or That fine speech carried him off his feet.
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