Often used in the context of falling in love but the expression started off, more logically when one thinks about it, as heels over head.

To fall suddenly and deeply in love with someone | meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.

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Yet the phrase head over heels is used in ways implying it is an unusual situation.

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Verkkofall head over heels definition:

(definition of head over heels (in love) from the.

Verkko‘head over heels’ is a good example of how language can communicate meaning even when it makes no literal sense.

Completely in love with another person:

Laura fell head over heels in love with chris.

Verkkocompletely, thoroughly, as in they fell head over heels in love.

To fall down and tumble, especially in a clumsy or violent fashion.

After all, our head is normally over our heels.

I hope she isn't hurt!

Fall deeply and completely in love, especially suddenly;

My poor sister just fell head over heels on the ice out there!

This phrase is most commonly.

Verkkoeven sitting or lying down, the head is higher than the heels (if not over the heels).

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Also head over heels in love / fall head over heels for someone.

This expression originated in the 1300s as heels over head and meant literally being upside down.