Flip over Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɫɪp/ /ˈoʊvɝ

FLIP OH-ver

UK

flˈɪp/ /ˈəʊvɐ

flip OH-vuh

Definition

To turn something so that the other side is facing up or towards you. It can also describe a person or object quickly turning upside down.

Usage & Nuances

Informal; often used for things like pancakes, cards, or papers. Also describes accidents (vehicles or people "flip over"). Commonly appears with direct objects ("flip over the page"). Not to be confused with "flip out" (emotionally lose control).

• Spanish: dar la vuelta - voltear
• Portuguese (BR): virar - virar para o outro lado
• Portuguese (PT): virar - virar para o outro lado
• Chinese (Simplified): 翻转过来
• Chinese (Traditional): 翻轉過來
• Hindi: उल्टा करना - पलटना
• Arabic: يقلب (على الجانب الآخر)
• Bengali: উলটে দেওয়া - উল্টে যাওয়া
• Russian: перевернуть - опрокинуться
• Japanese: ひっくり返す - ひっくり返る
• Vietnamese: lật lại - lật ngược
• Korean: 뒤집다 - 뒤집히다
• Turkish: çevirmek - ters dönmek
• Urdu: پلٹ دینا - اُلٹنا
• Indonesian: membalik - terbalik

Example Sentences

Please flip over the pancake to cook the other side.

basic

Can you flip over the page?

basic

The car started to flip over during the accident.

basic

She used a spatula to flip over the omelet without breaking it.

natural

If you flip over the card, you'll see the answer.

natural

The wind was so strong it made the boat flip over.

natural