the world over

(all) the world over

Everywhere in the world. With the enormous success of their second album, the band suddenly became known the world over. People all the world over are joining in protest over the war crimes being perpetrated by the dictatorship. It is going to be a real challenge to stop the spread of an illness that's already affecting countries the world over.

See also: over, world

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the (whole) world ˈover

everywhere in the world: People are the same the whole world over. ♢ Writers the world over joined in protest against her imprisonment.

See also: over, world

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the world over

Throughout the world: known the world over.

See also: over, world

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