ALL OVER


Meaning of ALL OVER in English

adverb

Etymology: Middle English alover, from al all + over

1.

a. : over the whole extent

decorated all over with a pattern of flowers

felt tired all over

b. : everywhere

looked all over for it

2. : in every respect : thoroughly , completely

she is her mother all over

3. : everywhere on the outside

he is all over dirt

ragged and all over bruises

— not often in formal use

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