take a header
Example Sentences
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Neither would it have been possible to take a header into the river with the foreshore as described by the same witness.
From The Camera Fiend by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
Bacon was now preparing to take a header.
From Jack of Both Sides The Story of a School War by Pearse, S. B.
"I don't want to see her take a header, and people who show off on skates always do so, sooner or later."
From Grace Harlowe's Sophomore Year at High School The Record of the Girl Chums in Work and Athletics by Flower, Jessie Graham [pseud.]
Now," cautioned Tommy guardedly, as they came to the top, "keep close to me if you don't want to take a header about a thousan' feet.
From Judith of Blue Lake Ranch by Gregory, Jackson
Phillips was ready to take a header from any window at the Queen’s command.
From The Island Mystery by Birmingham, George A.