“Bowl over” means:
- To Knock Down or Over:
- To cause something or someone to fall or be knocked over, often by a forceful impact.
- Example: “The strong wind bowled over the trash cans.”
- To Impress or Astonish Someone:
- To overwhelm someone with admiration or surprise.
- Example: “Her performance at the concert really bowled me over.”
Prepositions
- Before “bowl over”: Typically not used with prepositions directly before the phrase. It stands alone or is preceded by the subject.
- After “bowl over”: Followed by the object being knocked down or the person being impressed.
- Example: “He bowled over the opponent.”
- Example: “She was bowled over by the news.”
Collocations
- Bowl over (a person/object)
- Bowled over (by something)
Example Sentences
- “The storm bowled over several trees in the park.”
- “Her stunning performance bowled everyone over.”
- “The impact of the collision bowled the car over.”
- “The new movie really bowled me over with its special effects.”
- “He bowled over the opposition with a powerful tackle.”
- “She was bowled over by the surprise party her friends threw for her.”
- “The force of the blast bowled over the nearby buildings.”
- “The magician’s tricks bowled the audience over.”
- “The athlete bowled over his competitors with his speed.”
- “The beautiful landscape bowled me over.”
- “The wind was strong enough to bowl over the flimsy tents.”
- “Her innovative ideas bowled the team over during the meeting.”
- “The sudden announcement bowled everyone over.”
- “The tidal wave bowled over the small boats in the harbor.”
- “He was bowled over by the level of support from his friends.”
- “The heavy rain bowled over the festival tents.”
- “She was bowled over by the generosity of the donation.”
- “The powerful engine bowled over the old truck.”
- “His humility bowled everyone over despite his fame.”
- “The unexpected turn of events bowled me over.”
- “The soccer player bowled over the defenders with his skill.”
- “The intricate details of the artwork bowled us over.”
- “The sheer scale of the project bowled over the team.”
- “The large wave bowled over the beachgoers.”
- “Her heartfelt speech bowled over the audience.”
- “The new design bowled over the clients.”
- “The massive truck bowled over the smaller vehicle.”
- “He was bowled over by the spectacular fireworks display.”
- “The sheer volume of work bowled over the interns.”
- “The winning goal bowled over the crowd.”
- “Her talent in the performance bowled the judges over.”
- “The surprise visit bowled her over with joy.”
- “The hurricane bowled over the power lines.”
- “His unexpected kindness bowled her over.”
- “The actor’s portrayal bowled over the critics.”
- “The sheer size of the monument bowled over the tourists.”
- “Her quick wit bowled everyone over during the interview.”
- “The surprise wedding proposal bowled her over.”
- “The high waves bowled over the seaside promenade.”
- “The exceptional service bowled the customers over.”
- “The artist’s new exhibition bowled over the art community.”
- “The car’s performance bowled over the reviewers.”
- “The overwhelming support from the fans bowled him over.”
- “The unusual plot twist bowled me over.”
- “The intense competition bowled over the participants.”
- “The charm of the new café bowled over the locals.”
- “The elaborate wedding decorations bowled everyone over.”
- “The power of the storm bowled over the entire town.”
- “His dramatic reveal bowled the audience over.”
- “The lush greenery of the garden bowled us over.”