- take the stuffing out of
- ► knock (or take) the stuffing out of informal severely damage the confidence or strength of.Main Entry: ↑stuffing
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knock (or take) the stuffing out of — informal severely impair the confidence or strength of. → stuffing … English new terms dictionary
knock the stuffing out of — (informal) DEVASTATE, shatter, crush, shock; informal knock sideways; Brit. informal knock for six. → stuffing * * * knock the stuffing out of To reduce (an opponent) to helplessness • • • Main En … Useful english dictionary
knock the stuffing out of — ► knock (or take) the stuffing out of informal severely damage the confidence or strength of. Main Entry: ↑stuffing … English terms dictionary
stuffing — ► NOUN 1) a mixture used to stuff poultry or meat before cooking. 2) padding used to stuff cushions, furniture, or soft toys. ● knock (or take) the stuffing out of Cf. ↑take the stuffing out of … English terms dictionary
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