Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

all over the map

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.73 in modern English

Syllables: al-l over the map
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Widely scattered or distributed; numerous and differing greatly.

prep_phrase

In widely scattered directions; in a widely varying manner.

Example Sentences

"The Kip Hanrahan Band, which opened the concert, is after its own ambitious American-Latin fusion, with internationalist rhythms, introspective lyrics and musicians from all over the map."
"The reactions were swift, impassioned and all over the map."
"Prices are even more all over the map than usual here; I've seen them range from just $36 all the way up to $160..."
"“I hit it all over the map,” Anderson joked."

Phrases

all over all over the board all over the place all over the shop

Frequently Paired Words

all over all over the board all over the place all over the shop

Questions

What does all over the map mean?: Widely scattered or distributed; numerous and differing greatly.

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