all over the place

phrase

variants or all over the map
Definition of all over the placenext
as in everywhere
in every place or in all places No one covered the garbage and there are flies all over the place.

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Recent Examples of all over the place Jalen Hood-Schifino, to the Raptors Hood-Schifino’s draft stock is all over the place, but the Raptors feel like a solid landing spot for him. 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 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 So there was a lot of different times of life happening all over the place. Steve Baltin, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for all over the place

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“All over the place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20over%20the%20place. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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