جستجو
to hit somebody like a ton of bricks
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برق از سر پراندن, شوکه کردن
to experience the sudden, surprising, and overwhelming impact of something, that catches someone off guard and leaves them feeling stunned or overwhelmed
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Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "hit someone like a ton of bricks" and when to use it?
The phrase "hit someone like a ton of bricks" is an idiomatic expression that originated in the United States. It means to be suddenly and overwhelmingly struck by a strong emotion, realization, or a shocking event. It is used to describe a sudden and intense impact or realization, often in an emotional or mental context.
Example
The news of her accident hit me like a ton of bricks.
His breakup with his long-time girlfriend hit him like a ton of bricks, and he was devastated.
The realization that I had forgotten my passport just as I arrived at the airport hit me like a ton of bricks.
