Meaning of bump into in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    bump into

    Definitions

    1. collide violently with an obstacle

    Examples

    • « I ran into the telephone pole »

Famous quotes

  • « They very seldom let me lose my cool. They made me like I was Polly Perfect, which was ridiculous so that when I bump into kids on the street they'd say 'I wish my Mom were like you.' »
    Charlotte Rae
  • « Living the past is a dull and lonely business looking back strains the neck muscles, causing you to bump into people not going your way. »
    Edna Ferber
  • « The business that people do in LA on the social level is amazing. You go to a restaurant, bump into this guy or that guy. The next day you get a call, and they want you in their movie. »
    Kevin Bacon

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