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Why do we say we're head over heels when we're happy Isn't that the way you normally are?
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∙ 12y ago
The original idiom was HEELS OVER HEAD -- which should explain things to you! It means you're so happy you're turning cartwheels.
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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.
What type of literary device is head over heels?
Head over heels is an idiom because the meaning does not match what the words are saying.
What does to be head over the heels in work mean?
It refers to people in love, not at work.. thus " Ann is head over heels in love with Peter". Ann is madly in love with Peter.. her head is spinning and she is somersaulting around. "Head over heels" means "not rational." It does not mean "overwhelmed." For that meaning, we might say someone is up to their neck in work, or over their head in it.
Where did head over heels come from?
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
What is an idiom for enamored?
"Head over heels in love" would be one idiom.
In a rebus puzzle what does head heels mean?
head over heels
What is the answer for hidden meanings brain teaser head heels?
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".
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.
What do you do to keep a girl who's head over heels in love with you in love with you?
Okay, you make her happy and give her a romantic time.Good Luck
When was Head over Heels - In This Life - created?
Head over Heels - In This Life - was created in 2007.
When was Head Over Heels released?
Head Over Heels was released on 02/02/2001.
What was the Production Budget for Head Over Heels?
The Production Budget for Head Over Heels was $14,000,000.
When was Head over Heels - video game - created?
Head over Heels - video game - was created in 1987.
When was Head over Heels - Cornerstone album - created?
Head over Heels - Cornerstone album - was created in 2008.
When did Head over Heels - video game - happen?
Head over Heels - video game - happened in 1987.
How much money did Head Over Heels gross worldwide?
Head Over Heels grossed $10,397,365 worldwide.
How much money did Head Over Heels gross domestically?
Head Over Heels grossed $10,397,365 in the domestic market.
