100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "knock over"

Definition

Knock over is a phrasal verb that means to accidentally hit something so that it falls or is toppled. It can also refer to causing something to fall down or be disrupted, often with unintended consequences.

Synonyms

• Topple
• Overturn
• Upset
• Spill
• Displace

Antonyms

• Steady
• Secure
• Stabilize
• Set upright
• Support

Examples

1. Be careful not to knock over that glass of water.
2. The wind was so strong that it could easily knock over the trash cans.
3. She accidentally knocked over the stack of books on her desk.
4. The child tried to reach for the toy and ended up knocking over the lamp.
5. He was so excited that he almost knocked over his drink.
6. During the game, one player knocked over the opponent's pieces.
7. The cat jumped on the table and knocked over the vase.
8. I had to clean up after my friend knocked over the paint can.
9. The toddler loves to knock over the blocks we just built.
10. Make sure the table is stable so it doesn’t knock over during the party.
11. She was in such a hurry that she knocked over her chair.
12. The earthquake caused the shelves to knock over several items.
13. He was careless and ended up knocking over the entire display.
14. The gust of wind made me knock over my bicycle.
15. I warned him not to lean too far or he might knock over the table.
16. The dog's tail was so wagging that it knocked over the coffee cup.
17. He tried to grab the falling book but ended up knocking over the lamp instead.
18. The children were playing rough and accidentally knocked over the fence.
19. I need to fix that shelf before it knocks over the picture frames.
20. She was so distracted that she knocked over her lunch tray.
21. He managed to knock over the stack of papers while reaching for his phone.
22. The basketball player was so aggressive that he knocked over the referee.
23. I nearly knocked over the entire buffet table while dancing.
24. The wind picked up and knocked over the patio furniture.
25. She was so nervous that she almost knocked over the podium.
26. The kids were running around and knocked over the water fountain.
27. I have to be careful not to knock over my laptop while working.
28. The old lady’s purse was knocked over by a passing cyclist.
29. Make sure to hold the box tightly so you don’t knock over anything.
30. He tripped and knocked over the stack of boxes in the garage.
31. The delivery man accidentally knocked over the flower pot.
32. I told him to slow down or he would knock over the whole setup.
33. She was so enthusiastic that she knocked over the ice cream.
34. The toddler learned how to knock over his toys to get attention.
35. He was trying to catch the ball and knocked over the chair.
36. The quick movement made him knock over his drink.
37. The playful puppy knocked over the laundry basket.
38. She was trying to adjust the picture frame but ended up knocking over the shelf.
39. The construction crew had to be careful not to knock over any power lines.
40. The excited crowd caused a ripple effect that knocked over several people.
41. I can't believe I knocked over my phone while reaching for my keys.
42. The strong gust of wind knocked over the outdoor decorations.
43. I lost my balance and knocked over the stool.
44. The kids were playing tag and accidentally knocked over the drinks table.
45. He was so focused on his phone that he nearly knocked over his dinner.
46. The sudden movement of the dog caused him to knock over the water bowl.
47. She stepped back too quickly and knocked over the model train set.
48. He was trying to take a selfie and knocked over the potted plant.
49. The windstorm caused several trees to knock over in the park.
50. She was carrying too many bags and knocked over the shopping cart.
51. The skateboarder lost control and knocked over the trash bin.
52. I had to catch my breath after nearly knocking over the entire display.
53. She was so distracted by her conversation that she knocked over her drink.
54. The puppy got too playful and knocked over the toys.
55. He was so eager to leave that he knocked over the chair.
56. The little boy was scolded for knocking over his sister's blocks.
57. The sudden shout made him knock over his glass.
58. She reached for the cookie jar and accidentally knocked over the fruit bowl.
59. He was trying to impress her but ended up knocking over the table.
60. The earthquake made the entire building knock over items off the shelves.
61. They were playing football and knocked over the neighbor's fence.
62. I had to apologize after my bag knocked over the drinks.
63. The toddler is learning to walk, but he keeps knocking over everything.
64. She was trying to balance on one foot and knocked over her drink.
65. The artist’s elbow accidentally knocked over the paintbrush holder.
66. During the meeting, he got too excited and knocked over the projector.
67. The strong rainstorm knocked over several outdoor signs.
68. My cat loves to knock over anything that dangles.
69. The little girl giggled as she knocked over the sandcastle.
70. The delivery truck's sudden stop made the packages knock over inside.
71. She was so nervous that she knocked over her pencil holder.
72. The dog chased its tail and knocked over the chair.
73. He was so distracted by the conversation that he knocked over the wine glass.
74. The sudden noise made everyone jump and some people knocked over their drinks.
75. The kids played too roughly and knocked over the Christmas tree.
76. He was trying to show off but ended up knocking over the display.
77. She reached for the last cookie and knocked over the milk carton.
78. The toddler was having fun knocking over the tower of cups.
79. The unexpected bump caused her to knock over her coffee.
80. The wind made it hard not to knock over the umbrella stand.
81. I had to clean up the mess after my friend knocked over the juice.
82. The curious kitten knocked over the stack of papers on the desk.
83. He was in a rush and knocked over the water bottle.
84. They were trying to catch the ball when they knocked over the lamp.
85. The sudden shake of the table made him knock over his drink.
86. She was so excited about the news that she nearly knocked over the phone.
87. The children were playing outside and knocked over the garden gnome.
88. The puppy's playful antics caused him to knock over the furniture.
89. He was trying to grab the last slice of pizza and knocked over his plate.
90. The sudden movement made her knock over the container of cookies.
91. She was so busy talking that she knocked over her glass of soda.
92. The kid was running and accidentally knocked over the bicycle.
93. The construction workers were careful not to knock over any equipment.
94. He lost his balance and managed to knock over the entire stack of boxes.
95. The child giggled as he knocked over the row of toy soldiers.
96. I had to catch the ball before it could knock over the vase.
97. The heavy winds caused several trees to knock over in the park.
98. The cat loves to knock over anything left on the table.
99. I noticed that he almost knocked over the entire stack of books.
100. The mischievous raccoon knocked over the garbage can looking for food.