fall over oneself

fall (all) over oneself (to do something)

Fig. to rush eagerly and awkwardly to do something. The boys fell all over themselves to open the door for Sarah. Larry fell over himself trying to help Sarah on with her coat.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
FÉLicienne	-	French
Mclaughlin	[mə'klɔ:flin]
Odysseus	o-DIS-ee-əs (English)	Greek Mythology
Glenda	GLEN-də	Welsh, English
Aonghus	-	Irish, Scottish, Irish Mythology
Corneille	kor-NAY	French (Archaic)