knock over
Idioms-
Astonish, overcome, as in Their resemblance completely knocked me over . [Mid-1800s] Also see knock for a loop .
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Steal or burgle, as in They knocked over one bank and headed for another . [ Slang ; 1920s]
Example Sentences
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Carreras knocked over another penalty to reduce England's advantage, once so secure, to just a single point.
From BBC
He speeds between my legs and bounces around the room, knocking over boxes, jumping onto furniture, and spilling open soda cans on the burgundy rug.
From Literature
Everyone leaped off the platform—except for one bodyguard, who was knocked over as the wave barreled past.
From Literature
Halfway to an American double, Ireland extended their lead to six points when Crowley knocked over a straightforward penalty, having pulled a more difficult kick to the left a few minutes prior.
From BBC
“We can’t have it knocked over — brutally — to put it brutally — before the election,” Kissinger said.
From Salon
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