head over heels
The phrase "head over heels" is commonly used to describe being deeply in love or extremely enthusiastic about something.
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Definition
B2Romantic Relationships
(informal)Deeply and hopelessly in love.
Example
- She is head over heels in love with her new boyfriend.
- He fell head over heels for her the moment they met.
B2General Emotion
(informal)Extremely enthusiastic or excited about something.
Example
- He's head over heels about his new job.
- The kids were head over heels with excitement when they saw the amusement park.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "head over heels":
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