fall over

verb

1. to lose one's balance and collapse to the ground
2. to fall from an upright position

   the vase fell over

3. fall over oneself
   to do everything within one's power

   he fell over himself to be as helpful as possible

Idioms and Phrases

see under fall all over oneself .

Example Sentences

Mr Sidpara told the call handler she had fallen over while drunk and suffered injuries that had caused her to bleed, the jury heard.

From BBC

On Instagram and Facebook, known cases have fallen over recent years, according to the figures.

From BBC

“When she falls over, she gets a plaster. How can I explain you can’t put a plaster on your brain?” she said.

From BBC

“It was barely off the bat before I started blacking out and trying to get to the field. I almost fell over the rail,” Kopech said.

From Los Angeles Times

As we begin to leave the site, a hush falls over those gathered and we see a stretcher carrying a wrapped body being taken away by the digger.

From BBC

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