it's all over with

it's all over for (one)

1. euphemism One is about to die or has just died. You guys better get to the hospital—we think it's all over for Aunt Irma.

2. One is going to be scolded or punished for something. Oh man, when Mom sees your grades this semester, it's all over for you!

See also: all, for, over

it's all over with

Something is completely defunct, defeated, closed, finished, or dead. This phrase can refer to something imminent or that has just happened. It's all over with now that the opposing team has a three goal lead. The cancer proved too aggressive; it's all over with for me now.

See also: all, over

it's all over with (someone)

euphemism Someone is about to die or has just died. You guys better get to the hospital—we think it's all over with Aunt Irma.

See also: all, over

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It is all over with someone.

 and It is all over for someone

. Euph. Someone is about to die.; Someone has just died. I am afraid it is all over with Aunt Sarah. Her last surgery did not go well at all. The doctor told us that it was all over for Daddy. We sat for a moment in shock.

See also: all, over

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

it's all over with

Something or someone is completely finished, defeated, or dead. The precise meaning of this phrase depends on the context. In This loss means that it's all over with the company, it refers to defeat, whereas in The vet can do no more; it's all over with the dog, it refers to the dog's death, either approaching or actual. Also see all up (with).

See also: all, over

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