all over the map

Definitions

1. 1

   Widely scattered or distributed

   Widely scattered or distributed; numerous and differing greatly.

   • 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...
2. 2

   In widely scattered directions

   In widely scattered directions; in a widely varying manner.

   • “I hit it all over the map,” Anderson joked.

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