all over the lot

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: covering a wide or varied range

received bids all over the lot

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1806, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of all over the lot was in 1806

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“All over the lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20over%20the%20lot. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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