Bang into

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verb

To accidentally hit or crash against someone or something.

I was not looking where I was going, so I banged into a post.
Visual representation of "bang into" - To accidentally hit or crash against someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • banged into a wall
  • banged into a car

Usage tips

Informal

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Visual representation of "bang into"
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Physical Impact

Emphasizes an unintentional collision, often with force and noise.

Illustration for Physical Impact
Rushing to work, I banged into the door.
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Accidental Nature

Use it to describe a sudden or unforeseen event, not a deliberate action.

Illustration for Accidental Nature
She turned the corner and banged into a waiter carrying drinks.
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Visual Blindness

Often implies not seeing the object or person before the collision.

Illustration for Visual Blindness
He was texting while walking and banged into a streetlamp.
Visual representation of the word "Bang into"

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