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knock the stuffing out of someone Definition


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stuffing
noun
    1. Any material that children's toys, cushions, animal skins, etc are filled with.
    2. cookery.
      Any mixture which is used as a filling for poultry, vegetables.
      Example: sage and onion stuffing
Idiom: knock the stuffing out of someone
    To deprive them rapidly of strength, force, mental well-being, etc.
      Example: news of his arrest completely knocked the stuffing out of her


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