Gravity check In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "gravity check", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-16 05:03

Meaning of Gravity check

Gravity check slang

An act of falling from something one rides, such as a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, etc.

 

She broke her arm in a gravity check when riding a horse.

I can't believe he survived such a gravity check.

A: Are you ok? B: Don't worry. I'm ok. Just a little gravity check.

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roll off

1. To flow or fall off someone or something.

2. To make something to roll away, off someone or something.

 

Origin of Gravity check

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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