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.
See also: over, world
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
the world over
Throughout the world: known the world over.
See also: over, world
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- (all) the world over
- all over the world
- come into the world
- to the ends of the world
- for all the world as if (someone or something)
- see the world
- from all corners of the world
- from all four corners of the world
- on the trot
- what in the world