Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
right-and-left
idiom
/raɪt ənd lɛft/
Definition
Used to describe something that is done indiscriminately or in all directions.
Examples
- He handed out flyers right and left during the event.
- Store owners are offering discounts right and left this weekend.
- She received compliments right and left after her performance.
Meaning
The phrase ‘right and left’ signifies an action or occurrence that affects all areas or is done frequently without discrimination; it usually implies a sense of abundance or unselective distribution.
Synonyms
- All over
- Willy-nilly
- Here and there
