free-for-all
[noun]
Synonyms: fight, brawl, dust-up (informal), fracas, melee or mêlée, riot, row, scrimmage

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ˌfree-for-ˈall noun [singular] informal

1. a situation in which there is total freedom and anything can happen – used to show disapproval:
the free-for-all of sexual activity in the 1970s

2. a noisy quarrel or fight involving a lot of people:
A controversial penalty decision sparked a free-for-all at the end of the match.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

free-for-all
a situation that is not controlled, and where everyone does what they want or fights for what they want to get.
This is supposed to be a sensible debate, don't let it degenerate into a free-for-all.

In the economic free-for-all of the final years of communism, he was able to amass a sizeable fortune.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

free-for-all
a disorganized fight or contest involving everyone
The players were involved in a free-for-all during the game and seven players were suspended.

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free for all
n.
1. Unlimited, free access to something everybody wants.
The Smith's party was a lavish free-for-all; everybody could eat and drink as much as they wanted.
2. A barroom, tavern, or street fight in which everybody participates.
The celebration after the soccer game victory turned into an uncontrollable free-for-all.

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