far and wide
Meaning
Over a great distance or large area; nearly everywhere.
Synonyms
far and near
in all directions
in every place
in every nook and cranny
Translations
partout
überall in der Welt
longe lateque
en todas partesEtymology
In summary
From Middle English fer and wide (“far and wide”). Compare Middle English wide and side, widen and siden (“far and wide”), from Old English wīde and sīde (“far and wide”).
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