free-for-all
noun/ˈfriː fər ɔːl/
/ˈfriː fər ɔːl/
[singular]- a situation in which there are no rules or controls and everyone acts for their own advantage
- The lowering of trade barriers has led to a free-for-all among exporters.
- a price-cutting free-for-all
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- a noisy fight or argument in which a lot of people take part
- Prompt action by prison staff prevented a violent free-for-all.
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