Meaning of the word free-for-all in English

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free-for-all

US /ˈfriː.fɔːr.ɔːl/

UK /ˈfriː.fɔːr.ɔːl/

a disorganized or unrestricted situation or event in which everyone is able to participate

Example:

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The debate quickly turned into a free-for-all with everyone shouting.

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The sale was a complete free-for-all, with people grabbing items off the shelves.

Synonym:

melee scramble disorder chaos anarchy

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