base over apex



base over apex

Literally, bottom over top, as in the way one might stumble or fall; head over heels. The ice on the paths is so dangerous because you can't always see it. Just yesterday, I slipped and went completely base over apex!
See also: base

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Edsel-Various
Anselmaahn-ZEL-mah (German)German, Italian, Spanish
Zlata-Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian, Czech, Slovak, Russian
Valens-Ancient Roman
WilkieWIL-keeEnglish
Neeraj-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati