fall forward

Frequency: 8.221.3 per million words

to lose one's balance and collapse in a forward direction

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Examples (10)

  • During the drill, recruits must fall forward onto the mats and roll.
  • She slipped on the curb and fell forward, scraping her knees.
  • If you lose your balance, you might fall forward and drop the tray.
  • The toddler fell forward into his father's arms.
  • He stumbled in the dark, falling forward against the door.
  • The actor pretended to fall forward dramatically during rehearsal.
  • I nearly fell forward when the bus stopped suddenly.
  • With the heavy backpack, she tends to fall forward on steep descents.
  • The crowd surged and several people fell forward over the barrier.
  • Don't lean too far, or you'll fall forward off the stool.