fall over
to lose one's balance and collapse to the ground
to fall from an upright position: the vase fell over
fall over oneself to do everything within one's power: he fell over himself to be as helpful as possible
Words Nearby fall over
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How to use fall over in a sentence
According to everything you read on the news or on the Internet I should be just about ready to fall over dead.
This design reveals a stumbling-block that superficial people fall over.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickShe very soon began to rise and fall over the waves, with a short, uneasy motion, which was very disagreeable.
Rollo in Holland | Jacob Abbott"Perhaps, after all, it is better for him," said Susannah gently; and moved so that the candle-light did not fall over her face.
The Rake's Progress | Marjorie BowenNo one stands like that in real life, and if you try it you will find how difficult it is not to fall over!
Round the Wonderful World | G. E. Mitton
She heard the rushing of a water-fall over the cliff, now vibrating louder, now fainter as she listened.
Red Hunters And the Animal People | Charles A. Eastman
Other Idioms and Phrases with fall over
see under fall all over oneself.
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