blow me over
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An expression of surprise.
Register: archaic, slang
Examples
'Well blow me over, if it isn't Barley Bloody Blair,' a familiar voice declared from the centre of a multi-lingual display of illustrated Bibles.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “blow me over” mean?
An expression of surprise.
Is “blow me over” formal or informal?
blow me over is generally archaic, slang.
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