knock the wind out of
US /nɑk ðə wɪnd aʊt əv/
UK /nɑk ðə wɪnd aʊt əv/
1.
quitar el aliento, dejar sin aire
to hit someone in the stomach so hard that they have difficulty breathing
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The punch to his gut really knocked the wind out of him.
El puñetazo en el estómago realmente le quitó el aliento.
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He fell awkwardly and knocked the wind out of himself.
Se cayó torpemente y se quitó el aliento.
2.
dejar sin aliento, impactar, minar
to shock or surprise someone very much, especially in a way that makes them feel weak or unable to react
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The news of her sudden death really knocked the wind out of everyone.
La noticia de su muerte repentina realmente dejó a todos sin aliento.
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His harsh criticism knocked the wind out of her confidence.
Su dura crítica minó su confianza.