On/from all sides
preposition
In every direction around a particular place or point.
The old man was surrounded on all sides by his grandchildren.
Often appears as...
- surrounded on all sides
- attacked from all sides
preposition
From every point of view; considering everything.
Looking at the problem from all sides, it's clear there's no easy solution.
Often appears as...
- consider from all sides
- viewed from all sides
preposition
In every direction around a particular place or point.
The old man was surrounded on all sides by his grandchildren.
Often appears as...
- surrounded on all sides
- attacked from all sides
preposition
From every point of view; considering everything.
Looking at the problem from all sides, it's clear there's no easy solution.
Often appears as...
- consider from all sides
- viewed from all sides
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Surroundings
Used when someone or something is encircled by people or things in a physical space.
The campfire was flickering, with darkness pressing in on all sides.
Pro Tip 2/3Under Attack
Expresses a situation where one is being assailed or criticized by many at once.
The politician found himself under fire from all sides for his controversial statement.
Pro Tip 3/3No Escape
Implies a feeling of being trapped or having no options due to pressure from many directions.
With deadlines looming on all sides, Jenna felt completely overwhelmed.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Surroundings
Used when someone or something is encircled by people or things in a physical space.
The campfire was flickering, with darkness pressing in on all sides.
Pro Tip 2/3Under Attack
Expresses a situation where one is being assailed or criticized by many at once.
The politician found himself under fire from all sides for his controversial statement.
Pro Tip 3/3No Escape
Implies a feeling of being trapped or having no options due to pressure from many directions.
With deadlines looming on all sides, Jenna felt completely overwhelmed.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Surroundings
Used when someone or something is encircled by people or things in a physical space.
The campfire was flickering, with darkness pressing in on all sides.
Pro Tip 2/3Under Attack
Expresses a situation where one is being assailed or criticized by many at once.
The politician found himself under fire from all sides for his controversial statement.
Pro Tip 3/3No Escape
Implies a feeling of being trapped or having no options due to pressure from many directions.
With deadlines looming on all sides, Jenna felt completely overwhelmed.
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