Question 1

What does "fall over" mean?

Accepted Answer

To lose balance and fall to the ground, often by tripping on something.

Question 2

How do you use "fall over" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She fell over a loose paving stone and twisted her ankle.

Question 3

Is "fall over" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"fall over" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Very common and transparent in its physical sense. Often implies tripping over an object ('fall over the cat') or simply losing balance. Also used of objects tipping over. In the sense of 'fall over oneself', a separate expression.

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