free for all

/ˌfriːfərˈɔːl/
noun
  1. A chaotic situation in which many people compete or fight for something without rules or order.
    • The debate became a free-for-all with everyone shouting at once.
    • When the store announced the sale, it turned into a free-for-all.
    • Without a referee, the game quickly became a free-for-all.
  2. An event or activity that is open to everyone without restrictions or admission requirements.
    • It was a free-for-all buffet where guests could eat as much as they wanted.
    • The park hosted a free-for-all concert for the community.
    • The online forum is a free-for-all where anyone can post.
adjective
  1. Involving or characterized by a lack of rules, order, or control; open to all.
    • The free-for-all brawl was broken up by security.
    • The free-for-all parking lot caused many arguments.
    • They held a free-for-all discussion with no set agenda.
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