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You could have knocked me down with a feather

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Figurative speechPlay
This phrase is not literal; it means the speaker was very surprised. SlideHe won the lottery? You could have knocked me down with a feather!
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Emotional impactPlay
Use when an event or news affects you deeply and unexpectedly. SlideThey named the charity after me? You could have knocked me down with a feather!
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Informal usagePlay
The phrase is informal, best used with friends, family, or in casual conversations. SlideYou're retiring this young? You could have knocked me down with a feather!