# all over

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/all-over
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

This means something is everywhere in a particular place or is covering a surface completely. You often use it to describe a mess or something that has spread widely.

## Examples

- The children left their toys all over the floor.
- After the storm, there were broken tree branches scattered all over the neighborhood streets.
- The artist splashed vibrant paint all over the canvas, creating a chaotic yet beautiful scene that captured the intensity of her emotions.

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