Fall over
phrasal verb
To lose one's balance and collapse to the ground.
I was so tired, I felt like I could just fall over.
Often appears as...
- fall over backward
- fall over forward
phrasal verb
To be surprised or shocked.
She almost fell over when she saw the surprise party we had planned for her.
Often appears as...
- fall over with surprise
- fall over in shock
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To quickly agree to do something.
The boss fell over himself to praise her for her good work.
Often appears as...
- fall over oneself
- fall over with eagerness
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To lose one's balance and collapse to the ground.
I was so tired, I felt like I could just fall over.
Often appears as...
- fall over backward
- fall over forward
phrasal verb
To be surprised or shocked.
She almost fell over when she saw the surprise party we had planned for her.
Often appears as...
- fall over with surprise
- fall over in shock
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To quickly agree to do something.
The boss fell over himself to praise her for her good work.
Often appears as...
- fall over oneself
- fall over with eagerness
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Used when someone actually falls to the ground.
He tried to kick the ball but ended up falling over instead.
Pro Tip 2/3Accidental Action
Emphasizes that the falling was not done on purpose.
While walking on the icy sidewalk, she suddenly fell over.
Pro Tip 3/3Common with Elderly
Often concerns the elderly; falling can result in serious injuries.
Careful with the wet floor; we don't want anyone to fall over.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Used when someone actually falls to the ground.
He tried to kick the ball but ended up falling over instead.
Pro Tip 2/3Accidental Action
Emphasizes that the falling was not done on purpose.
While walking on the icy sidewalk, she suddenly fell over.
Pro Tip 3/3Common with Elderly
Often concerns the elderly; falling can result in serious injuries.
Careful with the wet floor; we don't want anyone to fall over.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Used when someone actually falls to the ground.
He tried to kick the ball but ended up falling over instead.
Pro Tip 2/3Accidental Action
Emphasizes that the falling was not done on purpose.
While walking on the icy sidewalk, she suddenly fell over.
Pro Tip 3/3Common with Elderly
Often concerns the elderly; falling can result in serious injuries.
Careful with the wet floor; we don't want anyone to fall over.
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