keel over
Britishverb
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to turn upside down; capsize
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informal (intr) to collapse suddenly
Example Sentences
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The biggest story in Washington for the past six years has been whether or not one president or another is about to keel over.
From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026
It’s the humidity, which has spiked to over 80%, that has them feeling ready to keel over between sets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
“I feel fine; I’ll probably keel over after I hang up the phone,” he joked.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025
“I thought maybe I would keel over on the bench because I love it, I love it, I love it.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024
Mother would keel over if I showed up with a skirt above the knee when Stuart picks me up.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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