is it *over* or *of*?

[398]

So posted this edit on Instagram that said:
"you don't understand how over protective I am of fictional characters"
Now some girl is saying it should be over fictional characters not of

So should it be over or of? I think of sounds better but I don't know

[Brittany]

I think either would work. To me, of sounds better. Saying over again sounds a little redundant.

[Mr. Miyagi]

A person is overprotective "of" something.

[?]

'Of' sounds more correct. If you're really unsure, say both aloud to yourself and see which one sounds more natural and less awkward.

[Kirsty]

whatever comes out of your mouth, use that.

[pj m]

Cevily,

You can actually use either one. Of is more frequently used because it's the first word in mind that rolls off the tongue. However, OVER is a word in some cases where it would tend to mean To Hover Over someone or something. To be at constant watch. Personally, in this case I would use OF.

PJ M

[Sylphy]

I think that if you already use the word, over, in overprotective, it wouldn't sound good to repeat it. I think of is the better word.

[Kelley]

Why does 'some girl' have any editorial power?

Either is fine though using 'over' twice in the sentence makes it a little cumbersome.