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 t

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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.

9 sept. 2016 11:23

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It means to fall over. Similar idioms are "to fall head over heels" "arse over tit" and "base over apex".

9 septembre 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.

9 septembre 2016