Politicians fall over themselves to appear on TV shows like Have I Got News For You.

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And unemployment is now a big worry, as construction firms and estate agencies fall over themselves to lay off staff.

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The growth in the first quarter decelerates below forecasted expectations causing these same economists to fall over themselves with downward revisions.

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Surveys in America and Europe show that banks' lending standards have got laxer as they fall over themselves to lend to companies.

ECONOMIST: Credit markets

They fall over themselves saying how much they agree with us.

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OK, I've run into some trouble with authorities, but most people - in every town of every country - are just trying to get on with their lives and will fall over themselves to help a stranger in need.

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While most wine educators fall all over themselves claiming to demystify wine, Mr. Theise, in his book, takes the opposite stance.

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Investors can also reassure themselves by noting that even if stocks fall, over long periods equities always outperform savings deposits.

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