Hals über Kopf

head over heels; in a great rush

Origin

Since the 16th c.; originally the cruder "über Hals und über Kopf" (earlier form: "über ars und kopf"). The image: a body rushing off in such haste it almost tumbles over.

Source

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Examples

  • Sie sind in die neue gezogen.

    They moved into the new flat in a great rush.