be all over oneself

be all over oneself
разг.
1) всячески стараться, не жалеть сил; ≈ из кожи лезть вон

He was all over himself to help us — Он всячески старался помочь нам.

2) быть чрезвычайно довольным, быть в восторге

He's got engaged to be married and He's all over himself. (SPI) — Джон на седьмом небе: он помолвлен и скоро женится.

3) заносчиво держаться, зазнаваться, важничать

He used to be all right, but now He's promoted He's all over himself. (Suppl) — Был парень как парень, а получил повышение и стал задирать нос.


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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