the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > expressions of commendation [interjection] > inviting commendation (2)
Originally U.S. colloquial. how is that for high?: an exclamation inviting admiration. Now somewhat rare.
transitive. In phrases. to sock it to (one): to strike, deal a blow to (that person); to ‘give it’ to (one). Hence figurative; frequently in…