Flip over
verb
To turn something so that the other side is now facing up.
Claire decided to flip over her mattress so it would last longer.
Often appears as...
- flip over a page
- flip over a card
verb
To suddenly become very excited or enthusiastic about something.
Fans are flipping over the new album from their favorite band.
Often appears as...
- flip over a new song
- flip over a new movie
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
verb
To move suddenly to a different position, especially by turning over.
The car hit a bump and flipped over.
Often appears as...
- the car flipped over
- the boat flipped over
verb
To turn something so that the other side is now facing up.
Claire decided to flip over her mattress so it would last longer.
Often appears as...
- flip over a page
- flip over a card
verb
To suddenly become very excited or enthusiastic about something.
Fans are flipping over the new album from their favorite band.
Often appears as...
- flip over a new song
- flip over a new movie
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
verb
To move suddenly to a different position, especially by turning over.
The car hit a bump and flipped over.
Often appears as...
- the car flipped over
- the boat flipped over
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Flip over is literal here, imagining physically turning an object.
Could you flip over the rock to see what's underneath?
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Rotation
It means to turn it all the way around so it's upside down.
Please flip over the sign so the 'Closed' message shows.
Pro Tip 3/3Culinary Use
Commonly used in cooking to ensure even cooking.
You should flip over the chicken breasts after 5 minutes.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Flip over is literal here, imagining physically turning an object.
Could you flip over the rock to see what's underneath?
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Rotation
It means to turn it all the way around so it's upside down.
Please flip over the sign so the 'Closed' message shows.
Pro Tip 3/3Culinary Use
Commonly used in cooking to ensure even cooking.
You should flip over the chicken breasts after 5 minutes.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Flip over is literal here, imagining physically turning an object.
Could you flip over the rock to see what's underneath?
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Rotation
It means to turn it all the way around so it's upside down.
Please flip over the sign so the 'Closed' message shows.
Pro Tip 3/3Culinary Use
Commonly used in cooking to ensure even cooking.
You should flip over the chicken breasts after 5 minutes.
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