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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England remained unconvincing with the bat in posting 146-9 but their bowlers took full advantage of a tricky surface to knock over their hosts for 95.
From BBC
Let’s hope that we can knock over that house of cards with peace walks and other forms of calm, resolute resistance.
From Salon
Lily twirls with her arms extended like airplane wings, nearly knocking over a floor lamp.
From Literature
Chase stumbled up on shore, staying low to the ground to keep from getting knocked over by the wind.
From Literature
But their favorite trick of all was knocking over outhouses.
From Literature
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