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all over
01
throughout an entire area or surface
Examples
There were bodies all over the place after the concert ended.
The children scattered their toys all over the living room.
02
showing excessive affection or interest in someone
InformalExamples
He was all over her at the party.
Fans were all over the band after the show.
03
harshly blaming or scolding someone
InformalExamples
The coach was all over the team after the loss.
She got all over me for forgetting the deadline.
all over
01
covering a wide area or present in many locations
InformalExamples
People came from all over to attend the wedding.
Confetti rained all over after the final goal.
1.1
(of body) used to describe something affecting or involving the entire body
Examples
After the cold swim, he was shivering all over.
The spider crawling on her made her itch all over.
02
used to emphasize that something is very characteristic of someone
InformalExamples
Forgetting his keys? That's John all over!
She organized the whole event herself, that's her all over.
