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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Start by whisking a few yolks with some lemon juice in a bowl over gently simmering water — you want steam, not direct heat.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025
It offered orange seats from the lower bowl for sale, and plans to do the same with the yellow and burgundy seats from the upper bowl over the next year.
From Washington Post • Dec. 23, 2022
Once the chocolate has melted completely, turn off the heat but leave the bowl over the saucepan.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2022
"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
She wondered briefly how hungry he must have been to come in here at all, when she looked at the gray counter and the smeared glass bowl over a plate of doughnuts.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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