fall over (oneself) to (do something)
fall over (oneself) to (do something)
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 to try to seem cool to my friends. It was pretty embarrassing, to be honest.
See also: fall, over
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
fall ˈover yourself to do something
(informal) do everything you can for somebody because you want to please and impress them: After he became manager, people were suddenly falling over themselves to help him.See also: fall, over, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- fall over oneself
- fall over yourself
- fall over yourself to do something
- fall all over (oneself)
- fall all over oneself
- expend
- fall over backward
- fall over backwards
- expend (something) for (something)
- expend for