Knock one over Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To make something or someone fall to the ground, usually by accident or with force. Informally, it can mean to hit someone with a vehicle (slang).
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Usually informal. Used literally for making something or someone fall, but in slang (especially UK/Australia), 'knock one over' can mean to hit a person with a vehicle. Context determines whether it's about objects, people, or accidental vs. intentional action.
جمل نموذجية
Be careful not to knock one over when you walk through the room.
basic
The strong wind was enough to knock one over.
basic
She tripped and knocked one over by accident.
basic
He was so clumsy, he knocked one over just reaching for his keys.
natural
The driver didn't see the cyclist and almost knocked one over.
natural
At the party, someone bumped into the table and knocked one over, spilling drinks everywhere.
natural