arse over head

English

Adverb

arse over head (not comparable)

  1. Turning over completely when tripping or falling awkwardly; tumbling over.
    • 1982, Paul Radley, My Blue-Checker Corker and Me, Sydney: Fontana/Collins, page 97:
      ‘I use the same back-hand flip me old man useda use to knock me old lady arse-over-’ead an’ Stiffer than Mo.’

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