pour something over someone or something

pour something over someone or something
pour something over someone or something
to cover or douse someone or something with something. •

As I poured the cooling water over myself, I felt relaxed for the first time since I began the long hike.

Mary poured some milk over her cereal.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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