The phrasal verb "bowl over" means to greatly impress or surprise someone. It originates from the game of bowling, where the goal is to knock down pins.
Phrasal Verb: "bowl over" significa impresionar mucho o sorprender a alguien. Proviene del juego de bolos, donde el objetivo es derribar los bolos.
| Phrasal Verb | bowl over |
|---|---|
| Definition | to enthuse or surprise |
| Examples | - She looked wonderful. She walked into the room and just bowled everybody over. - You'll bowl everyone over in that dress. You look wonderful! |
| Note | The expression comes from the game of bowling in which the goal is to bowl over (knock down) the pins. |
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