all over someone like a rash

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Meaning · English

Giving someone an excessive amount of attention, especially romantic or sexual attention.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cho sự chú ý quá mức

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Register: colloquial

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

“Do ya want some grub? I suppose I betta feed ya,” said the vile woman. “If ya starve to death I’ll have social services all over me like a bleedin’ rash.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “all over someone like a rash” mean?

Giving someone an excessive amount of attention, especially romantic or sexual attention.

Is “all over someone like a rash” formal or informal?

all over someone like a rash is generally colloquial.