knock the wind out of
US /nɑk ðə wɪnd aʊt əv/
UK /nɑk ðə wɪnd aʊt əv/
1.
息を奪う, 息を詰まらせる
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.
腹へのパンチは本当に彼から息を奪った。
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He fell awkwardly and knocked the wind out of himself.
彼は不器用に倒れて息を奪われた。
2.
打ちのめす, 驚かせる, 自信を失わせる
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.
彼女の突然の死の知らせは本当に皆を打ちのめした。
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His harsh criticism knocked the wind out of her confidence.
彼の厳しい批判は彼女の自信を打ち砕いた。