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'KEEL OVER' Phrasal Verb

Definition of Keel over phrasal verb

Keel over

  1. Turn upside down
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The boat KEELED OVER in the storm and the crew drowned.
  2. Surrender, give in
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: He was going to confront his boss, but KEELED OVER and didn't mention the matter.
  3. Fall to the ground
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The drunk KEELED OVER when trying to leave the pub.

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