fall over himselfとは 意味・読み方・使い方

動詞

to fall over oneself (三人称単数 現在形 falls over himself, 現在分詞 falling over himself, 過去形 fell over himself, 過去分詞 fallen over himself)

1. To be unusually enthusiastic.
   • 1948, Thomas Merton, The Seven Storey Mountain, 1999 edition, ISBN 0156010860, page 317:

     Catholic families in the town were falling over themselves in their anxiety to invite the young Franciscans to come and sit in their parlors and be made much of, with cookies and soft drinks.

   • 2004, David Walsh, Why Do They Act That Way?, 2005 Free Press edition, ISBN 0743260775, page 250:

     As long as we don't fall over ourselves to congratulate our adolescent every time she wipes her feet on the mat, a well-placed and consistent "thank you," a compliment, or a sign of appreciation can go a long way.

   • 2007, Jeffrey Rosen, The Supreme Court: The personalities and rivalries that defined America, ISBN 0805081828, page 53:

     On the contrary, instead of wholeheartedly defending Chase, Marshall fell over himself to accommodate his accusers.