all over

1 of 3preposition

/ˈɔl ˈoʊvɚ/

1

throughout an entire area or surface

There were bodies all over the place after the concert ended.
The children scattered their toys all over the living room.
She traveled all over Europe last summer.
Milk spilled all over the counter when the cup tipped over.
After the party, there were empty cups all over the floor.

Synonyms:

throughout across over through

2

showing excessive affection or interest in someone

He was all over her at the party.
Fans were all over the band after the show.
She was all over him the moment he walked in.
The kids were all over their favorite teacher.
Reporters were all over the celebrity.

3

harshly blaming or scolding someone

The coach was all over the team after the loss.
She got all over me for forgetting the deadline.
He's always all over his staff for minor errors.
The media was all over the mayor.
The teacher was all over the class for being late.