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to trip over
[phrase form: trip]
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to lose balance and almost fall by accidentally colliding with an object while walking or running
Example
The runner almost tripped over the fallen branch on the trail.
The performer managed not to trip over the costume during the stage act.
The participant had to be careful not to trip over the wires on the stage.
Haste trips over its own heels, as the saying goes.
She tripped over her own feet in an awkward attempt to impress her crush.
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