Right and left
adverb
In every direction, indiscriminately.
He was throwing punches right and left.
Often appears as...
- throwing punches right and left
- giving gifts right and left
adjective
Referring to both sides, left and right.
There are trees on right and left side of the road.
Often appears as...
- trees on right and left
- cars parked right and left
adverb
Frequently, repeatedly.
He was getting compliments right and left.
Often appears as...
- getting compliments right and left
- giving advice right and left
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Referring to political views, both right and left wing.
The proposal is being criticized by parties on the right and left.
Often appears as...
- criticized by right and left
- supported by right and left
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
In every direction, indiscriminately.
He was throwing punches right and left.
Often appears as...
- throwing punches right and left
- giving gifts right and left
adjective
Referring to both sides, left and right.
There are trees on right and left side of the road.
Often appears as...
- trees on right and left
- cars parked right and left
adverb
Frequently, repeatedly.
He was getting compliments right and left.
Often appears as...
- getting compliments right and left
- giving advice right and left
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Referring to political views, both right and left wing.
The proposal is being criticized by parties on the right and left.
Often appears as...
- criticized by right and left
- supported by right and left
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Indiscriminate Action
Used when actions are done without careful choice or direction.
Offers were coming in right and left for his new invention.
Pro Tip 2/2Chaotic Scene
Describes a situation with lots of activity happening very quickly.
In the busy market, vendors were selling goods right and left.
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