When I won the trophy you could have knocked me over with a feather
This means that the recipent was so surprised, that he/she was weak in the knees and even a slight push would have knocked him/her down.When I won the trophy you could have knocked me over with a feather
It is meant to be taken figuratively, not literally.
Also, this is probably related to expressions such as:Originally Posted by Ruma
Well, Blow me down! - Similar to "knock me over with a feather"
Blown away - to be very impressed or surprised
to bowl someone over - to make a very good impression on someone
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