all over
all
ˈɔ:l
awl
o
ow
ver
vər
vēr
British pronunciation
/ˈɔːl ˈəʊvə/

Definition & Meaning of "all over"in English

all over
01

throughout an entire area or surface

all over definition and meaning
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There were bodies all over the place after the concert ended.
02

showing excessive affection or interest in someone

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He was all over her at the party.
03

harshly blaming or scolding someone

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The coach was all over the team after the loss.
all over
01

covering a wide area or present in many locations

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People came from all over to attend the wedding.
1.1

(of body) used to describe something affecting or involving the entire body

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After the cold swim, he was shivering all over.
02

used to emphasize that something is very characteristic of someone

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Forgetting his keys? That's John all over!
all over
01

completely finished, ended, or destroyed

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After their big fight, their friendship was all over.
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