Keel over

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verb

To suddenly fall down.

I was feeling dizzy during the class and then suddenly, I just keeled over.
Visual representation of "keel over" - To suddenly fall down

Often appears as...

  • keel over in pain
  • keel over from exhaustion

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Colloquial

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Sudden Collapse

Used when someone falls down suddenly due to a loss of balance, consciousness, or strength.

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After running the marathon, he keeled over at the finish line.
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Not Literal

It can describe a sudden emotional or physical reaction, not just physical falling.

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She almost keeled over with laughter at the joke.
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Colloquial Speech

It’s casual language, may not be suitable in formal writing or serious discourse.

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He just keeled over during the intense video game session.
Visual representation of the word "Keel over"

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