base over apex

base over apex

Literally, bottom over top, as in the way one might stumble or fall; head over heels. The ice on the paths is so dangerous because you can't always see it. Just yesterday, I slipped and went completely base over apex!
See also: base, over
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • trip on
  • trip on (someone or something)
  • hard on (one's)/the heels
  • hard on your heels
  • hard/hot on somebody's heels
  • snot (oneself)
  • make a false step
  • false step