fall over
Britishverb
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to lose one's balance and collapse to the ground
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to fall from an upright position
the vase fell over
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to do everything within one's power
he fell over himself to be as helpful as possible
Example Sentences
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It is forecast to intensify and develop more widely this week and even though temperatures may fall over the weekend, the sunny skies look set to continue.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
While the market expects gold prices to rebound after falling to $4,000 a troy ounce, Capital Economics’ Hamad Hussain reckons the precious metal still has further to fall over the next 18 months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Last fall, over a plate of enchiladas in downtown San José, Mayor Matt Mahan emphatically ruled out a run for governor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
The risks were laid bare in 2022, when a heatwave in China saw hydropower generation in Sichuan fall over 50 percent, creating shortages that impacted households and industry alike.
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
And then I look at the other Will Grayson, and he's sort of swaying like he might fall over if the wind kicks up.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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