Meaning of the word "not know what hit you" in English
What does "not know what hit you" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
not know what hit you
US /nɑt noʊ wʌt hɪt ju/
UK /nɑt noʊ wʌt hɪt ju/
Idiom
1.
to be completely surprised or overwhelmed by something, often something negative or sudden
Example:
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When the market crashed, many investors didn't know what hit them.
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The boxer landed a punch so fast, his opponent didn't know what hit him.
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