Meaning of the word "all over the place" in English

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all over the place

US /ɔːl ˌoʊvər ðə ˈpleɪs/
UK /ɔːl ˌoʊvər ðə ˈpleɪs/
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Idiom

1.

disorganized or untidy

Example:
My desk is all over the place with papers and books.
His thoughts were all over the place after the accident.
2.

present or found everywhere

Example:
Rumors about the new policy were all over the place.
His artwork is all over the place in galleries across the city.
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