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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He told some people Bethan had run out of their home chasing burglars, while he told others she was knocked over while taking rubbish out.
From BBC
It would be nice not to be knocked over again or it would be nice to see Bo – and me – again?
From Literature
He’d taken a misstep and fallen backward, knocking over three men who had the misfortune of standing near the wall of the Alamo.
From Literature
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
Let’s hope that we can knock over that house of cards with peace walks and other forms of calm, resolute resistance.
From Salon
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