Phrases Expressing Surprise or Shock

It knocked my socks off.

C2

Meaning

It was extremely surprising and impressive.

Example sentences

John: 'I just finished writing my novel!'<br>

Alice: 'It knocked my socks off! I always knew you had it in you.'

John: 'It knocked my socks off! That's incredibly romantic!'

Alice: 'He proposed to me on top of that mountain!'<br>