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bowl over

bowl over

 
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bowl
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part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to strike down or throw to the ground.
That strong gust of wind nearly bowled them over.
synonyms:
floor
similar words:
overturn, stagger, tip over, topple, upset
definition 2: to overwhelm with surprise; astonish.
The unexpected applause bowled her over.
synonyms:
amaze, astonish, flabbergast, stagger
similar words:
dumbfound, floor, shock, startle, surprise
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