all over the earth

all over the earth

Everywhere. Modes of communication may differ, but language is used by people all over the earth. People travel all over the earth to see the guru speak. Western commercial culture has spread all over the earth, and you can now find fast food restaurants in every corner of the globe.

See also: all, earth, over

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all over the earth

 and all over the world

Fig. everywhere. Gravity acts the same all over the earth. Human nature is the same all over the world.

See also: all, earth, over

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