The idiom "knock the wind out of someone" is used to describes a forceful impact or event that leaves a person stunned, breathless, or disheartened.  The exact origin of this phrase is not precisely documented, but it likely comes from the concept of physical blows or impacts that can leave a person momentarily stunned or breathless.

What is the origin of the idiom "knock the wind out of someone" and when to use it?

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to [knock] the (wind|breath|stuffing) out of {sb}

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Определение и значение слова «knock the wind out of somebody » на английском языке

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