Brewer's: All-overish

A familiar expression meaning, all over ill at ease. “I feel all-overish,” not exactly ill, but uncomfortable all over. The precursor of a fever, influenza, ague, etc.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Related Content