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Idiom "all over"
all over: idiomatic phrase
1. all over: in every part; everywhere
Example
"I have looked for my keys all over the house. I could finally find them under the table. Isn't it stupid?"
2. all over: in every way; completely.
Example
"He act like his father all over." He acts like he is father in every way.
3. all over: being in position of taking possession of somebody, place or thing.
Example:
"Do not spoil your students because they will be all over you if you sound like too soft or nice."
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