Left, right and centre

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adverb

In many directions or places, often in a careless or casual way.

He started throwing punches left, right and centre.
Visual representation of "left, right and centre" - In many directions or places, often in a careless or casual way.

Often appears as...

  • throwing punches left
  • right and centre

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Colloquial

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Casual Tone

Used in relaxed or informal situations, not for formal writing or speeches.

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At the reunion, jokes were shared left, right and centre.
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Indiscriminate Action

Implies actions are done without careful thought or planning, often haphazardly.

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She invited friends to the party left, right and centre.
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Hyperbolic

Frequently used to exaggerate the number of times something happens for effect.

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Gossip spread left, right and centre as soon as the celebrity arrived.
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