trip over

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To fall because you hit your foot on something.

triptrip (verb) + ADVERB

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over

Examples (10)

  • I nearly tripped over the cat.
  • Be careful, you might trip over that loose cable.
  • She accidentally tripped over a toy left on the floor.
  • He always seems to trip over his own feet.
  • The child began to cry after he tripped over the curb.
  • Don't leave your bag there, someone could trip over it.
  • I saw her trip over a tree root during her jog.
  • They were so engrossed in conversation that they almost tripped over each other.
  • He had a tendency to trip over uneven pavement.
  • If you don't watch where you're going, you'll inevitably trip over something.