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
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
"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
Wisconsin owes its streak largely to its top-ranked defense’s knack for producing big plays and running back Braelon Allen’s ability to bowl over potential tacklers.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 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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