knock the wind out of
US /nɑk ðə wɪnd aʊt əv/
UK /nɑk ðə wɪnd aʊt əv/
1.
nefesini kesmek, soluğunu kesmek
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.
Karnına aldığı yumruk gerçekten nefesini kesti.
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He fell awkwardly and knocked the wind out of himself.
Garip bir şekilde düştü ve nefesini kesti.
2.
şoke etmek, sarsmak, cesaretini kırmak
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.
Ani ölüm haberi gerçekten herkesi şoke etti.
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His harsh criticism knocked the wind out of her confidence.
Sert eleştirisi onun özgüvenini sarstı.