send sb sprawling
Frequency: 7.26.5 per million words
to hit or push someone so that they fall down awkwardly
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Examples (10)
- The blow sent him sprawling.
- A sudden push sent her sprawling onto the pavement.
- The powerful tackle sent the player sprawling across the field.
- He tripped over the rug, sending books and himself sprawling.
- The car's impact sent the pedestrian sprawling into the ditch.
- If you push me again, I'll send you sprawling!
- The icy patch sent the cyclist sprawling to the ground.
- A mischievous dog sent the toddler sprawling with a playful nudge.
- She accidentally bumped into the server, sending him and his tray sprawling.
- The explosion sent debris and people sprawling in all directions.