headoverheels

headoverheels is an idiom used to describe a state of being deeply in love with someone. It implies an overwhelming and often sudden feeling of affection, to the point of being completely smitten or infatuated. The phrase suggests a loss of control or composure due to the intensity of the emotion, as if one has fallen entirely and without reservation. It is commonly used in romantic contexts to express the profound nature of one's feelings for another person.

The origin of the idiom is not definitively known, but it is thought to have evolved from the literal act of falling or tumbling. The image of being turned upside down or falling headfirst conveys a sense of being completely overtaken by an experience, in this case, love. It is a widely understood expression in English-speaking cultures and appears frequently in literature, music, and everyday conversation. The sentiment conveyed is one of complete devotion and a joyous surrender to romantic feelings.