ALL meanings of fall all over oneself
fall all o·ver one·self
F f - verb without object fall all over oneself to come or drop down suddenly to a lower position, especially to leave a standing or erect position suddenly, whether voluntarily or not: to fall on one's knees. 1
- verb without object fall all over oneself to become less or lower; become of a lower level, degree, amount, quality, value, number, etc.; decline: The temperature fell ten degrees. Stock prices fell to a new low for the year. 1
- verb without object fall all over oneself to subside or abate. 1
- verb without object fall all over oneself extend downward; hang down: Her hair falls to her shoulders. 1
- verb without object fall all over oneself to become lowered or directed downward, as the eyes: My eyes fell before his steady gaze. 1
- verb without object fall all over oneself to become lower in pitch or volume: Her voice fell, and she looked about in confusion. 1
- verb without object fall all over oneself to succumb to temptation or sin, especially to become unchaste or to lose one's innocence. 1
- verb without object fall all over oneself to lose status, dignity, position, character, etc. 1
- verb without object fall all over oneself to succumb to attack: The city fell to the enemy. 1