Head over heels in love

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To be deeply or completely in love with someone.

Ever since they went out for the first time, he's been head over heels in love with her.
Visual representation of "head over heels in love" - To be deeply or completely in love with someone.

Often appears as...

  • fall head over heels in love
  • be head over heels in love

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Emotional Intensity

This phrase emphasizes a very intense and passionate emotional experience.

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When she talks about her partner, you can tell she's head over heels in love.
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Not Literal

The phrase is metaphorical; it depicts love as if it turns one's world upside down.

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They're head over heels in love, spending every moment together.
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Informal Expression

It's a casual, conversational phrase, not typically used in formal contexts.

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I'm head over heels in love, and I can't concentrate on my work!
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