"not know what hit one" meaning in All languages combined

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Verb [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|verb}} not know what hit one
  1. To be extremely surprised by an event.
    Sense id: en-not_know_what_hit_one-en-verb-3wpznIPZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English negative polarity items, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "text": "She didn't know what hit her when her boyfriend broke up with her.",
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