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The first citation was in 1771 by Herbert Lawrence in a book that referred to someone getting a kick in the face and turning that person head over heels

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Why is the expression head over heels versus heels over head?

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 was released on 02/02/2001.


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The Production Budget for Head Over Heels was $14,000,000.


How much money did Head Over Heels gross worldwide?

Head Over Heels grossed $10,397,365 worldwide.


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Where did the idiom head over heels come from?

It was noted in the 14th Century as 'heels over head' and referred to someone doing a cartwheel or summersault. It appeared in a book from the 1770's by Herbert Lawrence describing an act of violence - a kick in the face which sent him head over heals. In the 1800'S it appeared in the USA referring to someone who has falled head over heels in love


How much money did Head Over Heels gross domestically?

Head Over Heels grossed $10,397,365 in the domestic market.