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BurtReynolds wrote:
Shouldn't it be "heels over head" instead of "head over heels?"
According to wikipedia:
Emerged in the 14th century as "heels over head", which is more literally accurate, as "head over heels" is the more standard state of being. "Heels over head" evolved into "head over heels" in common use departing its literal meaning, probably for reasons of phrasal elegance.
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cutuphalfdead wrote:
BurtReynolds wrote:
Shouldn't it be "heels over head" instead of "head over heels?"
According to wikipedia:
Emerged in the 14th century as "heels over head", which is more literally accurate, as "head over heels" is the more standard state of being. "Heels over head" evolved into "head over heels" in common use departing its literal meaning, probably for reasons of phrasal elegance.
But it typically refers to a state of falling right? So it makes sense. You tumble down, your head passing your heals, your heals turning up as you tumble over.
I guess I don't see why it's so weird. Maybe you end heals over head. But the mid-act fall would by head over heals. Right?
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