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bowl over

bowl over


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. astonish somebody: to amaze or delight somebody ( often used in the passive )
I was completely bowled over by their generous offer.

2. knock something or somebody down accidentally: to knock something or somebody down, especially accidentally during a headlong rush
The dog bowled three chairs over in its excitement.

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