all over town
all over town
1. In, across, or to many places in a city or town. We've been driving all over town, and I've yet to see an open parking space! There are great places to eat all over town. I've gone all over town, and I still haven't been able to find that toy she wants for Christmas!
2. Known or shared by many people in a city or town. News of her crime was all over town by the end of the day. The rumors are all over town—you're running for mayor! How does your mother know that Hakeem and I broke up? The news really got all over town that fast?
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all over town
1. Lit. in many places in town. Our dog got loose and ran all over town. Jane looked all over town for a dress to wear to the party.
2. Fig. known to many; widely known. Now keep this a secret. I don't want it all over town. In a short time the secret was known all over town.
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