head over heels

adverb

1
a
: in or as if in a somersault : helter-skelter
tumbled head over heels
b
: upside down
hanging head over heels from a branch
2
: very much : deeply
head over heels in love

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But the moment that may have sealed Argentina’s fate came in the final minutes of second-half stoppage time when Enzo Fernández clattered into Spanish center back Pau Cubarsí at midfield, flipping him head over heels. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Argentina played with 10 men for the final 30 minutes after Enzo Fernández was sent off for picking up his second yellow card after his challenge sent Spain’s Pau Cubarsí flying head over heels. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 July 2026 Considering Holmes is a fan of Cuyana’s System Tote, you’re bound to fall head over heels for it, too. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 July 2026 Each so obviously head over heels about having found their soulmate. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for head over heels

Word History

First Known Use

1694, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of head over heels was in 1694

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“Head over heels.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20over%20heels. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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head over heels

adverb
1
: in or as if in a somersault
fell head over heels down the hill
2
: very much : deeply
head over heels in love
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