Idiom: be over
Definition
Idiom: be over
- to be finished
Example sentences
— I’m so glad final exams are over and summer is here.
— When the storm was over we were surprised to see a huge tree had fallen into our neighbors' living room.
— When will this rain be over? It's been pouring down day after day for more than a week now.
— When this show is over I want you to help me set the table for dinner.
— My date thought the Opera was over but it was only intermission and I could see how disappointed she was.
— Once the football season is over you need to concentrate harder on your studies or you won't be playing baseball this spring.
— I thought my cold was over but I woke up this morning coughing again.
— I will come right home as soon as my shift is over.
— This relationship is over. Don't contact me ever again!
— Is the meeting over yet? I need the director to sign something.
— We're hoping that the Coronavirus will be over before my daughter's wedding.
— I doubt the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be over in my lifetime.
Synonyms
- wind up
- wrap up
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