plural free-for-alls
: an uncontrolled fight or competition that involves many people
A fight between two players quickly turned into a free-for-all involving all the players on both teams.
—often used figuratively to describe a wild and noisy disagreementThe press conference turned into a free-for-all.
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“Free-for-all.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/free-for-all. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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