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knock over (2)
Informal
Meaning: to rob something like a bank or a shop
Synonym: robFor example:
- knock over sth If drugs were given to addicts they wouldn't have to knock over stores and shops to get the money to buy them.
- knock over sth Terrorists have been knocking over banks to get money for weapons.
knock over (2): bank, store, jewellery store, liquor store, gold shop, gun shop, pawn shop
Variety: This is typically used in American and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.
Quick Quiz:
If you're going to knock over a bank, you'll probably need
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