all over the place
idiom
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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Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 19 June 2023
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—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 12 June 2023
My coaching career has taken me all over the place.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2023
Beyond that, Drake does a great job being all over the place, talking about different scenarios and letting people in.
—Paul Thompson, Vulture, 6 June 2023
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Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 19 June 2023
Pink was all over the place, from pink fringe hanging from the ceiling, pink curtains draped over the walls, pink flowers all over the tables and space, a pink cake, and the groom and bridesmaids even wearing pink ensembles.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 12 June 2023
My coaching career has taken me all over the place.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2023
Beyond that, Drake does a great job being all over the place, talking about different scenarios and letting people in.
—Paul Thompson, Vulture, 6 June 2023
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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 14 Jun. 2025.
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