run the gamut

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR C1

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Example

“Responses to the proposal ran the gamut from enthusiastic support to open hostility.”

Dictionary details

Component words

run gamut

Tags

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

give someone a run for their money Neutral · CEFR B1

to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory

run riot Neutral · CEFR B2

to behave in a wild, uncontrolled way that creates disorder

run amok Neutral · CEFR C1

to behave wildly and without restraint, causing disorder or damage

run the gauntlet Neutral · CEFR C1

to endure a succession of ordeals, attacks, or severe criticism

far and away Neutral · CEFR B2

By a very large margin, especially when one option or person clearly surpasses the rest.

every last Neutral · CEFR B1

all members or items in a group, with no exceptions at all

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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