head over heels
Example Sentences
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“They literally fell head over heels flat into an ongoing operation that we had,” said Robert Zachariasiewicz, the supervising DEA agent who is now at corporate intelligence firm Elicius.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
It appears that LaNasa and Show fell head over heels for the home—paying more than $100,000 over the original asking price of $1.99 million to secure the property.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026
It’s where I nailed a pivotal job interview, one that somehow ended with me falling head over heels into a condo’s indoor swimming pool while wearing my winter coat.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026
It didn't stop them falling head over heels, however, and they have watched every basho this year.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025
With a thrust of Ayanna’s stick, the raft jerked forward and I toppled head over heels, landing in a pile of cloth.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
