Right and left

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adverb

In every direction, indiscriminately.

He was throwing punches right and left.
Visual representation of "right and left" - In every direction, indiscriminately

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  • throwing punches right and left
  • giving gifts right and left
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Indiscriminate Action

Used when actions are done without careful choice or direction.

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Offers were coming in right and left for his new invention.
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Chaotic Scene

Describes a situation with lots of activity happening very quickly.

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In the busy market, vendors were selling goods right and left.
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