Meaning: Happening frequently, abundantly, or in all directions; doing something extensively or indiscriminately.
Usage in Example Sentences:
- “After the storm, people were helping each other left and right to rebuild the community.”
- “He’s been spending money left and right without thinking about the consequences.”
- “During the promotion, customers were buying products left and right.”
Origin:
This phrase comes from the idea of something being spread or distributed in all directions, particularly the two primary directions of left and right. It emphasizes the volume or frequency of an action or event. Its exact origin is unclear, but it became common in English in the 19th century.
