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ball over

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The phrase "ball over" is not a common English phrase, but it seems like you might be referring to the expression "blow someone away" or "knock someone's socks off." Let's explain this idea instead:

Meaning:

To "blow someone away" or "knock someone's socks off" means to surprise someone greatly or to impress them very much. When something is so amazing or shocking that it leaves someone in awe or disbelief, we use these phrases.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use these phrases when you want to express that something has had a strong emotional impact on someone.
  • They are often used in informal contexts.
Examples:
  • "I was completely blown away by the performance of the band last night!"
  • "The news of her promotion really knocked my socks off; I didn’t expect it at all!"
Advanced Usage:

You can use these phrases to describe any situation that involves strong emotions or high levels of surprise: - "The special effects in the movie were so good that they blew me away." - "Her talent in painting knocked everyone’s socks off at the art show."

Word Variants:
  • Blown away (past participle)
  • Knock the socks off (a variation of the phrase)
Different Meanings:
  • In a different context, "blow away" can also mean to defeat someone decisively in a competition (e.g., "Our team blew the other team away in the finals.").
Synonyms:
  • Astonish
  • Amaze
  • Astound
  • Impress
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • Take someone's breath away: To be so beautiful or surprising that it leaves someone momentarily speechless.
  • Sweep off one's feet: To charm or impress someone deeply, often in a romantic context.
Verb
  1. surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
    • I was floored when I heard that I was promoted

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