Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

run-the-gamut

idiom
/rʌn ðə ˈɡæmət/
Definition
To cover or experience a wide range of something.
Examples
  • Her talent runs the gamut from singing to acting.
  • The event featured activities that ran the gamut from sports to arts and crafts.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to indicate that something encompasses all variations or options available within a specific context.
Synonyms
  • cover all bases
  • span the spectrum
  • range widely