heels over head

• Variante archaïque de 'head over heels', signifiant être complètement retourné ou profondément amoureux. Cette forme est aujourd'hui considérée comme désuète et rarement utilisée en anglais moderne.

An older variant of 'head over heels,' meaning to be completely upside down or deeply in love. This form is now considered archaic and rarely used in modern English.

1. In a reversed or upside-down positionB2informal

   In a state of being completely turned over or inverted, often used to describe a fall or tumble.

   la tête en bas, cul par-dessus tête

   • He tripped on the rug and went heels over head down the stairs.
   • The acrobat flipped heels over head and landed perfectly.
   • The child fell heels over head off the swing.

2. Completely or thoroughlyB2informal

   Used to describe being deeply involved or overwhelmed by something, such as emotions or a situation.

   complètement, à fond

   • She fell heels over head in love with him.
   • He was heels over head in debt after the business failed.
   • They are heels over head in work this week.