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Chino Alpha
What does "go ass over" mean? I come across this phrase when play a game. Here is the context: M: Why would there be a fence out here? W: Oh, because sometimes hikers go ass over teakettle when on a trail. So what does "go ass over" mean? Thank you in advance.
Sep 9, 2016 11:23 AM
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It means to fall over. Similar idioms are "to fall head over heels" "arse over tit" and "base over apex".
September 9, 2016
For your enlightenment here is another one that means the same thing: " Ass over appetite" All of these mean a rolling motion, that's why the word 'over' is used.
September 9, 2016
Hello, this is a very slang expression! It means the hikers would fall onto the ground.
September 9, 2016
"Go ass over ___" means to fall over completely, or even tumble.
September 9, 2016
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Chino Alpha
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Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
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