be all over (one)
1. To berate, upbraid, or verbally attack someone. The boss was all over me yesterday for coming into the meeting late. You can't tell Mom I dented the car, she'll be all over me! My parents were all over me when they found out I was failing chemistry.
2. To engage in kissing or caressing (with one), especially at length and in public. Mark and Ethan were all over each other for the entire film. That's the last time I go to see a movie with them. Must you two be all over each other all the time? Geez, you're worse than teenagers! A: "Oh, are you leaving already?" B: "Well, my ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend are all over each other, and watching that isn't my idea of a good time."
3. To make amorous advances toward one, whether wanted or not. Stacy's boyfriend was all over me at the party last night. I had to get my friend John to tell him to stop. Ooh, there's a cute guy all over Jamie! Do you know who he is? Please come talk to me, this creepy guy's been all over me all night!
4. In sports, to be constantly making aggressive moves at one's opponent, especially on defense, such that they are unable to perform as they want. Their star defensive tackle was all over the quarterback for the entire game. Man, this guy is all over me! I can't get free to take a shot! We need to be all over him at all times. He's their only star player, so if we can neutralize him, we'll have a good shot at winning.
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