go sprawling

Frequency: 7.06.1 per million words

to fall with your arms and legs spread out awkwardly

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Examples (10)

  • She went sprawling across the boat.
  • The child tripped and went sprawling on the playground.
  • He slipped on the ice and went sprawling backward.
  • A sudden gust of wind made the cyclist go sprawling into the ditch.
  • If you're not careful, you'll go sprawling down those stairs.
  • The dog goes sprawling every time it tries to chase its tail too fast.
  • The impact sent him going sprawling onto the pavement.
  • They went sprawling in all directions when the floor collapsed.
  • Be cautious; one wrong step and you could go sprawling.
  • The ball hit him squarely, causing him to go sprawling to the ground.