take a header
Example Sentences
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"Wow!" shouted Jerry, as he saw one of the riders suddenly shoot out of his saddle and take a header, to be followed by his companion a second later.
From The Outdoor Chums After Big Game Or, Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness by Allen, Quincy
Phillips was ready to take a header from any window at the Queen’s command.
From The Island Mystery by Birmingham, George A.
To cover myself with the water as quickly as possible appears to be the only remedy, however, and I take a header from the doorsill.
From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, August, 1878 by Various
Dan held him by his little petticoats, lest he should take a "header" into the brook, and Mrs. Jo soon won him to talk by doing so herself.
From Little Men by Alcott, Louisa May
Tried to take a header out of the window.
From This Crowded Earth by Bloch, Robert