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]
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England remained unconvincing with the bat in posting 146-9 but their bowlers took full advantage of a tricky surface to knock over their hosts for 95.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
Let’s hope that we can knock over that house of cards with peace walks and other forms of calm, resolute resistance.
From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2026
“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
It released footage showing troops using bulldozers to dig up earth and knock over walls.
From Reuters ● Nov. 7, 2023
I stumble as I stand and knock over a stack of metal bowls on the counter.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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