knock someone's block off
Strike the head
To knock someone's block off is to hit them hard, especially in the head—block being slang for head.
The phrase usually appears as a threat rather than a description of actual violence: Say that again and I'll knock your block off.
It suggests a punch forceful enough to send someone's head flying, though the threat is typically more bluster than intent.
- beat the stuffing out ofDefeat or assault overwhelmingly
- punchStrike with fist
- slugNaked terrestrial mollusk
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
throw a punch · brawl · knockout · jab · uppercut · settle the score · throw hands · lights out · duke it out · square up · take it outside · rage · tussle · fury · see red · vengeance · hostility · adrenaline
knock someone's block offpat on the back
Gesture showing approval
caress · handle with kid gloves · tickle · soft touch · pet
knocks, knocked, knocking, knocker, knockers, someone, blocks, blocked, blocking