got rocked

Hi,

"Stocks got rocked Wednesday after a stronger-than-expected rise in the core CPI exacerbated fears that building inflationary pressures will force the Fed to keep raising rates."

What does "got rocked" mean? Does it mean "got shocked"? More or less. I'd say it more specifically means they were shaken, violently. Compar

And for example after a presentation in front of your class, someome tells you: Hey you rock!!!

What does that mean?

Oh, that's totally different! That means "You're great!" It's a compliment. "You so totally rock!" is even better. (Don't use this with professors or business colleagues. Don't use it if you're older than 18. But when my 9-year-old says "Oh Mom, you so totally rock!" it's a good thing!)

why does this sentense have too verb? got rocked and exacerbate?

does it mean "The fact that stocks got rocked Wednesday after a stronger-than-expected rise in the core CPI exacerbated fears that building inflationary pressures will force the Fed to keep raising rates."

if it is so then it means "the fact that" is actually omitable, right?

thanks

Hi,

"Stocks got rocked Wednesday after a stronger-than-expected rise in the core CPI exacerbated fears that building inflationary pressures will force the Fed to keep raising rates."

why does this sentense have two verbs? got rocked and exacerbate? Actually, there are three verb forms (w