be over . be over {v. phr.} To be ended; be finished. The show was over by 11 P.M. The war will soon be over. Categories: add yours add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: B Subscribe to: American Idioms► Also consider the parent subscriptions (3)Idioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion Leave my opinion