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Fall all over Meaning in English

expression

ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
FAWL awl OH-ver
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɔːl/ /ˈəʊvɐ
FAWL awl OH-vuh

释义

To show too much excitement or admiration for someone, often by praising or flattering them a lot.

用法与细微差别

Informal and usually critical; often used with 'over' ('fall all over someone'). Implies excessive praise that can seem insincere. Common in social or work settings.

例句

Her friends fell all over her after she won the prize.

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The employees fell all over the new manager at the meeting.

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He was embarrassed when everyone fell all over him at his birthday party.

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Fans fall all over celebrities whenever they spot them in public.

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Don’t fall all over her just because she brought cookies—she does that for everyone.

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Sometimes people fall all over someone they want to impress, but it can seem fake.

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