be all over (something)

be all over (something)

1. To be keenly aware of, highly interested in, or heavily invested in something. Marek is always all over the latest tech fads. He buys new smartphones and PCs the moment they come out. As a journalist, it's your job to be all over this stuff as it happens. If we could find a more efficient way to conduct business on the Internet, every major online retailer would be all over it in no time.

2. To be featured prominently in some form of media. Haven't you heard about this? It's all over the news! He's been all over TV, radio, and the Internet ever since his breakout role in the film. Nah, I'm sick of that song—it's been all over the radio all summer long.

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be all over

To attack verbally; reprimand severely.

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