Go arse over tit/tip In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "go arse over tit/tip", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-23 08:03

Meaning of Go arse over tit/tip

Go arse over tit/tip rude slang

To change suddenly and dramatically; to fall with your head down and your feet up in the air.

 

Her whole world has gone arse over tit since her husband's death.

I remember my life went arse over tit when my girlfriend choked me.

He stepped on a banana peel and went arse over tit.

After going arse over tit, he stood up as if nothing had happened.

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Grammar and Usage of Go arse over tit/tip

Verb Forms

  • going arse over tit/tip
  • gone arse over tit/tip
  • went arse over tit/tip

The verb "go" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Go arse over tit/tip

This slang was formed based on the meaning of the phrase "arse over tit/tip".
 

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