knock over

1. Steal or burgle, as in They knocked over one bank and headed for another . [ Slang ; 1920s]

2. Astonish, overcome, as in Their resemblance completely knocked me over . [Mid-1800s] Also see knock for a loop .

Example Sentences

It is also tilted on its side compared to all the other worlds – as if it had been knocked over – making it arguably the weirdest.

From BBC

Many people could be seen rushing to enter the building, several people were lying on the ground, and barriers were knocked over.

From Los Angeles Times

Their eldest son had gone home that day to shower, taking advantage of a seemingly quiet moment, and was knocked over and cut by flying glass when the bomb hit.

From BBC

Unifil said Israeli military vehicles had knocked over barriers at another UN site in Labbouneh, closer to the border with Israel.

From BBC

On Friday, a dozen people ran into two stores at the mall at around 5 p.m. and grabbed merchandise while knocking over multiple display cases, police said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• astonish
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• overpower
• overwhelm
• paralyze
• rock
• shake up
• surprise