free-for-all
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Meaning · English
A situation where everyone competes or fights without rules
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: a fight where anything goes
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The sale turned into a free-for-all, with shoppers grabbing items off the shelves
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “free-for-all” mean?
A situation where everyone competes or fights without rules Literally: a fight where anything goes
Is “free-for-all” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.