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
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
A man pleaded guilty to assault after a tantrum at a Southern California hair salon that involved knocking over shelves, throwing shampoo bottles and yelling at employees, all of which was captured on video.
From Los Angeles Times
Even with Broad knocking over Warner twice more in the three Tests he played in Australia in 2021-22, England were once again hammered 4-0.
From BBC
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