fall over


verb(intr, adverb)
  1. to lose one's balance and collapse to the ground

  2. to fall from an upright position: the vase fell over

  1. 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.

    The Fat Wars | Marisa Meltzer | May 19, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • This design reveals a stumbling-block that superficial people fall over.

  • She 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 Bowen
  • No one stands like that in real life, and if you try it you will find how difficult it is not to fall over!

Other Idioms and Phrases with fall over

fall over

see under fall all over oneself.

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