all over

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all over (not comparable)

1. Completely finished.
   1. Implying a lengthy, exhausting or unpleasant experience.

      I just spent two hours in the dentist's chair. Thank God it's all over.

   2. Implying loss or sadness.

      Just as soon as Christmas arrives, it seems it's all over.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: all over.

   It's the final fence ... and ... the horses are all over!

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.

   I'm itching all over.

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: all over.

   The floor has had oil dropped all over it.

   He has glee written all over his face.

• all over again
• all-overish
• all-over painting

all over

1. (idiomatic) Everywhere; covering completely.

   He dropped the bucket and got paint all over the floor and his clothes.

• all over the map
• all over the place

• overall, valerol