all over
all over
all over
1 a : over an entire area
We looked all over [=everywhere] for you.
1 b : in every part of (something)
The flower can be found all over the island in spring and early summer.
He's lived all over Texas.
In his office there are books piled all over the place. [=everywhere]
— see also allover
2 informal : very critical of (someone)
She was all over me for being late.
3 informal : crowding around, pushing against, or touching (someone) in a very eager or aggressive way
The band's fans were all over them.
Look at that young couple. They're all over each other! [=they are kissing, touching, etc., very passionately]
She tried to score, but the other team's defense was all over her.
4 chiefly Brit, informal : in every way
She's her mother all over. [=she's just like her mother]
Late again, is she? That's her all over. [=that's very typical of her]
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Main Entry: all
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all over — see all, 2
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Main Entry: over
