knocks, knocked, knocking
to knock over
phrasal verb
To accidentally hit something, causing it to fall
- 1She knocked over the vase while cleaning.
- 2Be careful not to knock over the glass of water.
When you knock over something, it means you accidentally hit it and it falls down. For example, if you bump into a cup on a table and it falls to the ground, you have knocked it over.
Remember to be careful around fragile items like glass or ceramics. They are easy to knock over and break. So, always watch where you're going to avoid accidents.
in a waiting room
The Spilled Coffee
Edward
Oh no, I knocked over my coffee cup!
Barbara
Don't worry, it happens to everyone.
Edward
I hope it didn't spill on your bag.
Barbara
It's fine, just a little splash. Let me help you clean it up.
at a coffee shop
The Unplanned Tumble
Jason
Oh no, I just knocked over my coffee cup.
Sarah
Don't worry, it happens to everyone.
Jason
I hope it didn't spill on anyone's shoes.
Sarah
Looks like we're in the clear, just a bit on the floor.
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Similar to "to knock over":
- 1tip over
- 2overturn