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Idiom: All Over The Place

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In multiple directions or locations, often haphazardly; everywhere.

Example: "They started firing all over the place."

Example: "In Genoa there are stray cats all over the place."

Example: "I've been looking for you all over the place."

Inconsistent; lacking a clear pattern; with a large amount of variation.

Example: "I asked each person in turn, and their answers were all over the place."

Example Sentences

1
My thoughts were all over the place during the exam, and I couldn't focus on the questions.
2
The children left their toys scattered all over the place after playing in the living room.
3
Her emotions were all over the place after receiving the good news.
4
The actor's performance was inconsistent; his accent was all over the place.
5
The meeting was unorganized, with discussions jumping from one topic to another all over the place.

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