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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Like clockwork on trash day, bears come through and knock over cans, Peters said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025
“When the horses are jumping and knock over a rail, Miles gets really upset,” said Anna Buhl, 16, one of Longnecker’s students.
From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024
We long for the days when we knock over the titans all in one season, but there's an acceptance that we'll fall off the horse from time to time.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2024
The pachyderms' dung enriches the soil from which the plants grow; similarly, as they feed and go about their day-to-day business, the elephants knock over trees and disperse seeds.
From Salon • Feb. 6, 2024
I stand so fast I knock over my chair.
From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome
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