knock the wind out of
US /nɑk ðə wɪnd aʊt əv/
UK /nɑk ðə wɪnd aʊt əv/
1.
tirar o fôlego, deixar sem ar
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.
O soco no estômago realmente tirou o fôlego dele.
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He fell awkwardly and knocked the wind out of himself.
Ele caiu desajeitadamente e tirou o fôlego de si mesmo.
2.
chocar, surpreender, abalou
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.
A notícia de sua morte súbita realmente chocou a todos.
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His harsh criticism knocked the wind out of her confidence.
Sua crítica severa abalou a confiança dela.