every which way

Idioms and Phrases

In all directions, as in Papers were blowing every which way . [ Colloquial ; mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

None are designed for a major fire blowing embers every which way that requires hundreds of firetrucks, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Victor Montalvo, along with other members of Team USA, will dance in every which way in hopes for a medal at the Olympics’ first breaking competition.

From Los Angeles Times

There were people of every race, dressed in every which way.

From Salon

Tharp’s dense choreography sends them every which way, independent but occasionally crossing or pulling or bumping each other.

From New York Times

Because “the church will screw them every which way from Sunday,” he said.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• haphazardly
• randomly