Be all over somebody

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verb phrase

To give someone a lot of attention, often in a romantic way.

As soon as he walked into the room, she was all over him.
Visual representation of "be all over somebody" - To give someone a lot of attention, often in a romantic way

Often appears as...

  • he was all over her
  • she was all over him

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Romantic Context

Used when someone shows excessive affection or romantic interest in a noticeable way.

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At the party, Mark was all over her, trying to woo her with compliments.
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Not Always Welcome

May imply that the attention given is too much or not reciprocated.

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She seemed uncomfortable when he was all over her at the cafe.
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Public Display

Often involves physical affection seen by others, like hugging or kissing.

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They were all over each other regardless of the crowded room.
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