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head over heels

British pronunciation/hˈɛd ˌəʊvə hˈiːlz/
American pronunciation/hˈɛd ˌoʊvɚ hˈiːlz/
head over heels
[PHRASE]
1

in a state of extreme excitement or confusion

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2

the position or state of being turned or flipped so that the top becomes the bottom and the bottom becomes the top

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head over heels for / over / with sb

British pronunciation/hˈɛd ˌəʊvə hˈiːlz fɔːɹ ˌəʊvə ˌɛsbˈiː/
American pronunciation/hˈɛd ˌoʊvɚ hˈiːlz fɔːɹ ˌoʊvɚ ˌɛsbˈiː/
head over heels for / over / with sb
[PHRASE]
1

used to refer to a state in which one is really in love with someone

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head over heels (for|over|with) {sb} definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "head over heels for someone" and when to use it?

The idiom "head over heels" is believed to have originated in the 16th century. It is thought to be a reference to the idea of being so in love with someone that one is literally turned upside down. The phrase has been used in literature and popular culture for centuries, and it continues to be a popular way to describe being deeply in love. It conveys a sense of intense infatuation and overwhelming emotions, where one's thoughts and feelings are completely consumed by their love for the other person.

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