keel over
Example Sentences
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It’s the humidity, which has spiked to over 80%, that has them feeling ready to keel over between sets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
“I feel fine; I’ll probably keel over after I hang up the phone,” he joked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2025
“I thought maybe I would keel over on the bench because I love it, I love it, I love it.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2024
A strong gust of wind caused the 226-foot-long ship to keel over as water poured in through its open gun ports, which were on display for its maiden voyage.
From New York Times ● Apr. 8, 2023
I don’t like lying to her, but if I told her I was meeting some boy who’s been e-mailing me on the Internet, she would probably keel over of a heart attack.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
