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Keel over

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Used when someone falls down suddenly due to a loss of balance, consciousness, or strength. SlideAfter running the marathon, he keeled over at the finish line.
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It can describe a sudden emotional or physical reaction, not just physical falling. SlideShe almost keeled over with laughter at the joke.
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It’s casual language, may not be suitable in formal writing or serious discourse. SlideHe just keeled over during the intense video game session.