head over heels
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“They are head over heels and have become inseparable.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
“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 didn't stop them falling head over heels, however, and they have watched every basho this year.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025
Tally spun head over heels twice more, and then the jacket lowered her to the grass.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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