upside down

Definition

Inverted, so that the top is now at the bottom.

Etymology

Alteration of earlier up so down, from Middle English up-so-doun, upsedowne, upsadowne (“upside down”), equivalent to up + so + down ("up as down").

Example Sentences

• "The Union flag was flying upside down, a sign of danger."
• "For, suddenly, I saw you there / And through foggy London town / The sun was shining upside down!"
• "The thief had turned the room upside down."