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January 05, 2018 Word of the Day

head over heels /ˈhɛd ˈoʊvɚ ˈhiːlz/ idiom
head over heels
/ˈhɛd ˈoʊvɚ ˈhiːlz/
idiom
The couple is still head over heels after many years of marriage.
The couple is still head over heels after many years of marriage.
Definition of HEAD OVER HEELS

: very deeply in love

  • We were head over heels (in love).

  • He fell head over heels for some girl he met at school.

  • (US) He went head over heels for her.

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