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Meaning of 'Blow me down'

What does the saying 'Blow me down' mean?

Idiom: Blow me down

Meaning:

People say '(well,) blow me down' when you have just told them something surprising, shocking or unexpected.

 

('Blow me down with a feather' is also used.) 

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used Contributor: Jamgirl All idioms have been editorially reviewed. Submitted idioms may have been edited for correctness and completeness. « Previous: Blow hot and cold Next: Blow off steam »

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