Used to emphasize the vastness of an area where something occurs or is recognized.

Expressive Range

Often not meant as literal distance, but rather to suggest a broad reach.

Not Literal

Frequently used in storytelling to describe a hero's or object's fame.

Suggests that people or things come or are gathered from various and unspecified places.

Highlights a strong attraction that can bring people together from many places.

Often used to describe how information or status spreads metaphorically, not just physically.

The phrase adds dramatic effect to signify a larger-than-usual scope or impact.