Double Over for Dummies

Hey there! So, "double over" is a phrase that we use when someone is bending forward at the waist due to pain or laughter. When you "double over" from pain, it means you are bending forward because you are in a lot of pain, like when you get a stomach ache. And when you "double over" from laughter, it means you are bending forward because you are laughing really hard, like when something is super funny. It's like your body just can't handle the intensity of the pain or laughter, so it kind of folds in half.

For example, let's say you ate too much ice cream and your stomach starts hurting really bad. You might "double over" in pain because it hurts so much. Or if your friend tells a hilarious joke and you are laughing so hard that your stomach hurts, you might "double over" from laughter. It's a way to show just how much pain or laughter you are feeling.

So, to sum it up, when someone "doubles over", it means they are bending forward at the waist because they are in a lot of pain or because something is really funny. It's like your body's way of reacting to the intensity of the feeling. Does that make sense? Let me know if you have any questions!