all over the place
phrase
informal
1
: in many different areas or locations : everywhere
The kids left their toys all over the place.
Bullets were flying all over the place.
2
: not organized in a logical way
Your essay lacks organization; your ideas are all over the place.
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“All over the place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20over%20the%20place. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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