all over

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all over (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) Over an entire extent.
    He was covered all over with mud.
  2. (idiomatic) Everywhere.
    I've looked all over for it.
  3. (idiomatic) In every way; thoroughly.
    Dancing with everyone, singing show tunes all night: that was Luke all over.
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see all over.
    Once the performance was all over, they left.

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all over

  1. (idiomatic) Everywhere; covering completely.
    He dropped the bucket and got paint all over the floor and his clothes.

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