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every which where

idiom
Meaning

everywhere


Examples
SIMPLE

I looked every which way for my keys.

CONTEXTUAL

After the storm, tree branches were scattered every which way across the yard.

COMPLEX

The frantic crowd scattered every which way as the sudden alarm echoed through the crowded station.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    call someone every name in the book

    To call someone many abusive names.

  2. 02

    every bit

    Exactly, to its full degree

  3. 03

    every inch

    Totally, completely.

  4. 04

    every last

    every; without exception (used for emphasis).

  5. 05

    every man has a price

    Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.

  6. 06

    every old nook and cranny

    Alternative form of every nook and cranny.

  7. 07

    every time

    Used to express a strong preference for one thing over another.

  8. 08

    fall out of the ugly tree and hit every branch

    To become extremely unattractive.

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