all over

all over
typical of

That was Paddy all over. Sharp as needle and fighting back. (K. Prichard)

"That's the men all over, dearie," Mrs. Fogarty exclaimed. (K. Prichard)

And that was just like Lally, that was Lally all over: the gas, the nobs of sugar in his tea, the way she ... and the ... О dear, dear! (A. Coppard)

1) законченный

By the time we arrived, the рarty was all over.

2) везде, повсюду

The news of the catastroрhe was broadcast all over the world.


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  • All over — Over O ver, adv. 1. From one side to another; from side to side; across; crosswise; as, a board, or a tree, a foot over, i. e., a foot in diameter. [1913 Webster] 2. From one person or place to another regarded as on the opposite side of a space… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • all over — {adv. phr.} 1. In every part; everywhere. * /He has a fever and aches all over./ * /I have looked all over for my glasses./ Compare: FAR AND WIDE. 2. {informal} In every way; completely. * /She is her mother all over./ 3. {informal} Coming into… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • all over — {adv. phr.} 1. In every part; everywhere. * /He has a fever and aches all over./ * /I have looked all over for my glasses./ Compare: FAR AND WIDE. 2. {informal} In every way; completely. * /She is her mother all over./ 3. {informal} Coming into… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • All over — All All, adv. 1. Wholly; completely; altogether; entirely; quite; very; as, all bedewed; my friend is all for amusement. And cheeks all pale. Byron. [1913 Webster] Note: In the ancient phrases, all too dear, all too much, all so long, etc., this… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • all-over — adj. 1. covering the entire surface. an all over pattern Syn: allover. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • All Over Me — Infobox Film name = All Over Me caption = Movie poster director = Alex Sichel producer = Dolly Hall writer = Sylvia Sichel narrator = starring = Alison Folland Tara Subkoff music = Leisha Hailey Miki Navazio cinematography = Joe DeSalvo editing …   Wikipedia

  • all over — I. adverb Date: 15th century 1. over the whole extent < decorated all over with a flower pattern > 2. everywhere < looked all over for the book > 3. in every respect ; thoroughly < she is her mother all over > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • All Over the Guy — Infobox Film name = All Over the Guy caption = Theatrical release poster imdb id = 0250202 producer = Susan Deitz Juan Mas Dan Bucatinsky Susan Dietz Donnie Land Juan A. Mas director = Julie Davis writer = Dan Bucatinsky starring = Sasha… …   Wikipedia

  • All Over the Place — Infobox Album | Name = All Over the Place Type = Album Artist = The Bangles |200px Released = 1984 Recorded = 1984 Genre = Rock Length = 31:33 Label = Columbia Records CK 39220 Producer = David Kahne Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|4.5|5… …   Wikipedia

  • all over but the shouting — {adv. phr.,} {informal} Finally decided or won; brought to an end; not able to be changed. * /After Bill s touchdown, the game was all over but the shouting./ * /John and Tom both tried to win Jane, but after John s promotion it was all over but… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • all over but the shouting — {adv. phr.,} {informal} Finally decided or won; brought to an end; not able to be changed. * /After Bill s touchdown, the game was all over but the shouting./ * /John and Tom both tried to win Jane, but after John s promotion it was all over but… …   Dictionary of American idioms

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