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the world over

idiom
Meaning

All over the world; globally; throughout the world.


Examples
SIMPLE

This brand is popular the world over.

CONTEXTUAL

Soccer fans the world over watched the final match with great excitement.

COMPLEX

The author's profound insights into human nature resonated with readers the world over, transcending cultural boundaries and linguistic barriers.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all over the world

    throughout the world, everywhere, worldwide, globally.

  2. 02

    best of both worlds

    A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.

  3. 03

    come into the world

    To be born.

  4. 04

    coming into the world

    The act of being born; a birth.

  5. 05

    dead to the world

    Sound asleep.

  6. 06

    edge of the world

    A very remote place.

  7. 07

    end of the world

    Any change that seems catastrophic or devastating.

  8. 08

    for all the world to see

    in plain view; clearly visible

Last updated April 17, 2026