释义 |
fall over yourself 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.See also: fall, overfall over yourself be excessively eager (to do something).See also: fall, over |