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Experience heavy blow, as would Oscars attendee? (3,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

see stars

'experience heavy blow' is the definition.
(you might see stars after being hit)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for see stars that I've seen before include "Look dazed" , "affected by flashing lights" , "suffer as a result of a strike?" , "You may after whack on the head" , "as one may on beautiful night" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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