Pronunciation: /nɑk dɛd/
verb to impress or amaze someone greatly
A1 She knocked dead on the door before entering.
A2 The comedian's jokes always knock dead at parties.
B1 The team's performance in the championship knocked dead the competition.
B2 The singer's new album is expected to knock dead the charts.
C1 The actor's powerful performance in the movie knocked dead the critics.
C2 Her presentation at the conference absolutely knocked dead the audience.
adverb in a way that impresses or amazes greatly
A1 She sang so beautifully at the talent show that she knocked dead the audience.
A2 The comedian's jokes were so funny that he knocked dead everyone in the room.
B1 The new restaurant in town has been knocking dead with its delicious food and great service.
B2 The actor's performance in the movie was so captivating that he knocked dead the critics.
C1 The author's latest novel has been knocking dead with its intricate plot and well-developed characters.
C2 The singer's powerful vocals and stage presence always knock dead the audience at her concerts.
formal The candidate's impressive presentation skills really knocked dead the interview panel.
informal Wow, you really knocked it dead with that presentation!
slang She totally knocked it dead with her killer dance moves.
figurative His new book is expected to knock dead the critics and readers alike.
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