reach over

Frequency: 7.415.0 per million words

To extend one's arm over something or someone.

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Examples (10)

  • She had to reach over the counter to grab the keys.
  • Could you please reach over and hand me that book?
  • He watched the child reach over the fence to pick a flower.
  • I saw him reach over her shoulder to point at the screen.
  • Carefully, she reached over the sleeping cat to get her phone.
  • Don't reach over the hot stove; use tongs instead.
  • The manager had to reach over his desk to shake the client's hand.
  • He often reaches over the table to share food with his friends.
  • We watched the monkey reach over the branch for a ripe fruit.
  • To access the top shelf, you must reach over the lower items.