the (whole) world over

noun phrase

: everywhere in the world

His books have entertained readers the world over.

Examples of the (whole) world over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Market watchers have predicted that the machines will change the world over the next decade and forecast that the industry will grow 100-fold, as AI's physical capabilities evolve. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 3 June 2026

The first time replays showed why Zidane had been sent off, jaws hit the floor the world over. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 June 2026

The Radical Optimism Tour took Dua Lipa around the world over nearly nine months, spanning 92 shows. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026

It has been adapted countless times for various media, and has become a beloved favorite for many the world over, a news release stated. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026