flip over

The phrase "flip over" can describe both physical actions and emotional reactions, making it versatile in everyday language.

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Definition

A2General

(common)To turn something so that the opposite side is facing up.

Example

She flipped over the pancake to cook the other side.
The wind was so strong that it flipped over the umbrella.

B1General

(common)To rotate in the air and land upside down.

Example

The gymnast flipped over in mid-air and landed perfectly.
The car hit a bump and flipped over.

B2Informal

(idiomatic)To become very excited or enthusiastic.

Example

He flipped over the new video game release.
She flipped over when she saw her favorite band perform live.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "flip over":

turn over monkey flip flip dog flick over turn upside down flip out roll over turn turtle flip side turn inside-out turn on its head upside down flip one's lid heels over head double over flip the bird throw over turn around turn about switch up turn flukes flip one's wig fold up knock over fall over flick off belly up tip back do cartwheels bend over face down belly flop roll around turn back turn to flex up turn round tip out do over jump off tumble up step over heel turn turn of foot slide off round turn turn again lip flap on the turn