You could have knocked me down with a feather meaning
What does the saying 'You could have knocked me down with a feather' mean?
Idiom: You could have knocked me down with a feather
Meaning:
This idiom is used to mean that the person was very shocked or surprised.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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