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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.
9 sep. 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 september 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 september 2016
Hello, this is a very slang expression!
It means the hikers would fall onto the ground.
9 september 2016
"Go ass over ___" means to fall over completely, or even tumble.
9 september 2016
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Chino Alpha
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