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The phrase emerged in the 14th century as "heels over head", which is more literally accurate, as "head over heels" is the more standard state of being. "Heels over head" evolved into "head over heels" in common use departing its literal meaning, probably for reasons of phrasal elegance.

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The phrase emerged in the 14th century as "heels over head", which is more literally accurate, as "head over heels" is the more standard state of being. "Heels over head" evolved into "head over heels" in common use departing its literal meaning, probably for reasons of phrasal elegance.

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If you mean the brain teaser/riddle where the word head is above the word heels then the answer is head over heels.

As in the phrase, "Head over heels in love".

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Head over Heels - In This Life - was created in 2007.

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Head Over Heels was released on 02/02/2001.

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