bowl from the pavilion end
slang To be homosexual. The phrase is a reference to cricket. Usually said of men. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I asked Simon out on a date, but it turns out that he bowls from the pavilion end. I figured he bowled from the pavilion end, so I wasn't surprised when he came out. Jim is dating Elise? Oh, I thought he I've bowled from the pavilion end.
bowl out
cricket
1. verb To cause a batsman to be out by bowling a ball to them and striking the wicket. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bowl" and "out." I can't believe I got bowled out again! If our best player keeps getting bowled out, what hope is there for the rest of us? What happened in the match? Was Niall bowled out?
2. noun A method of deciding a tie game in which five players from each team bowl at an unguarded wicket. The team with the most hits is awarded the win. In this usage, the phrase is often hyphenated. Well, if it's a tie score, the game will have to be decided by a bowl-out. I thought the home team would be wildly overmatched, so I'm surprised that today's match ended in a bowl-out. OK, which bowlers are going to participate in the bowl-out?
bowl over
1. Literally, to collide with and force someone or something to fall to the ground. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bowl" and "over." When they were reunited at the airport, my daughter leapt into her boyfriend's arms and bowled him over. It seems that the wind has bowled over all of our trashcans. You can't be so rough when you play with your little brother, or you'll bowl him over!
2. To thoroughly shock, impress, or overwhelm. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bowl" and "over." My daughter was totally bowled over when her boyfriend returned from his business trip early and showed up at her birthday party. The show of support from everyone just bowled me over. The data from the polls did bowl me over! I can't believe I actually have a chance—I guess the incumbent isn't as popular as we thought!
bowl up
To add a substance that can be smoked to the bowl of a pipe. I just carry this pipe to evoke the air of Sherlock Holmes—I never actually bowl up. Judging by the smokey smell in here, the previous owner liked to bowl up from time to time. I've never smoked cigarettes, vaped, or bowled up, and I know my lungs appreciate it!
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bowl someone over
1. Lit. to knock someone over. (Fixed order.) We were bowled over by the wind. Bob hit his brother and bowled him over.
2. Fig. to surprise or overwhelm someone. (Fixed order.) The news bowled me over. The details of the proposed project bowled everyone over.
bowl up
to fill a pipe bowl with smokable material. The detective bowled up and struck a match. Roger bowled up, but forgot to light his pipe.
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bowl over
Astonish, surprise greatly, overwhelm, as in I was simply bowled over by their wonderful performance. This term originated in cricket, where it means "to knock all the bails off the wicket." [Mid-1800s]
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bowl out
v. Chiefly British In the game of cricket, to retire some batsman with a bowled ball that knocks the bails off the wicket. Used chiefly in the passive: They played well but were bowled out shortly after lunch.
bowl over
v.1. To knock someone or something down to the ground: The kids ran down the hallway, bowling over everyone in their way. A strong wind will bowl that billboard over.
2. To make a powerful impression on someone; astound someone: She bowled over everyone at the meeting with her amazing presentation. His new songs bowled me over, so I bought his new CD. You must go hear this poet—you will be bowled over!
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