词汇 | fall over oneself |
释义 | Idiom fall (all) over oneself Theme: AWKWARDNESS to behave awkwardly and eagerly in an attempt to please someone.Tom fell all over himself trying to make Jane feel at home.I fall over myself when I'm doing something that makes me nervous. fall over (oneself)To expend an inordinate amount of energy or effort to do something, especially as a means of gaining attention or approval. John is such a teacher's pet, falling over himself to impress Mrs. Smith. My parents fell over themselves trying to seem cool to my friends. It was pretty embarrassing, to be honest. fall (all) over oneself (to do something)Fig. to rush eagerly and awkwardly to do something. The boys fell all over themselves to open the door for Sarah. Larry fell over himself trying to help Sarah on with her coat. |
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