all over the place

idiom

Synonyms of all over the place next

informal

: in many different areas or locations : everywhere

The kids left their toys all over the place.

Bullets were flying all over the place.

: not organized in a logical way

Your essay lacks organization; your ideas are all over the place.

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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 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. —

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