bowl over
Britishverb
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informal to surprise (a person) greatly, esp in a pleasant way; astound; amaze
he was bowled over by our gift
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to knock (a person or thing) down; cause to fall over
Example Sentences
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The tom kha soup, served in a large silver bowl over a small flame, . is rich with coconut milk and bright with lemongrass, lime and galangal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
Once the chocolate has melted completely, turn off the heat but leave the bowl over the saucepan.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2022
Once you see steam emerging from the Instant Pot, place a mixing bowl over the Instant Pot, then add chocolate.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2021
"Jimmy has the ability to bowl over the wicket and swing the ball both ways," 32-year-old Finn, who played 36 Tests, explained.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2021
I remembered Grandfather Burke sliding his bowl over to me and saying, “That’s for you, doodlebug. Take what is offered to you.”
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
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