(all) over again
(all) over again
Again from the very beginning. I realized halfway through making the cake that the eggs had expired, so I had throw the batter away and start all over again. This is really not an acceptable standard of work—I'm afraid I need you to do it over again.
See also: again, over
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
(all) over again
starting over completely again; going through something completely yet another time. Do I have to go through this all over again? Please start over again for those who came in late.
See also: again, over
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
over again
Once more, as in The conductor had them start the symphony over again. [Mid-1500s]
See also: again, over
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
(all) over aˈgain
once more; for a second time: I’m not sure if I could stand seeing that DVD all over again. He told me the work was so bad that I would have to do it over again.See also: again, over
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- over again
- dust off the batter
- split the difference
- gopher ball
- beanball
- be a piece of cake
- a piece of cake
- piece of cake
- batter
- batter down