knock over

1. Astonish, overcome, as in Their resemblance completely knocked me over . [Mid-1800s] Also see knock for a loop .

2. Steal or burgle, as in They knocked over one bank and headed for another . [ Slang ; 1920s]

Example Sentences

A man pleaded guilty to assault after a tantrum at a Southern California hair salon that involved knocking over shelves, throwing shampoo bottles and yelling at employees, all of which was captured on video.

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Even with Broad knocking over Warner twice more in the three Tests he played in Australia in 2021-22, England were once again hammered 4-0.

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In another, agents knocked over and then tackled a 79-year-old car wash owner, pressing their knees into his neck and back.

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A third incident was reported on West Street, Alford, 20 minutes later where an elderly man had been knocked over by a vehicle.

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He knocked over several traffic cones by the school and then drove away, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

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Related Words

• amaze 
• astonish 
• astound 
• bemuse 
• bewilder 
• confound 
• confuse 
• daze 
• dumbfound 
• flabbergast 
• knock out 
• overcome 
• overpower 
• overwhelm 
• paralyze 
• rock 
• shake up 
• surprise