run off in all directions



run off in all directions

Fig. [for people] to set out to do something or go somewhere in an aimless and disorganized fashion. (Can also apply to one person. See also ride off in all directions.) The people in the marketing department need some organization. They are always running off in all directions. Stop running off in all directions and focus your energy.
See also: all, direction, off, run

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CharmianCHAHR-mee-ən, SHAHR-mee-ənEnglish (Rare)
Enzo-Italian, French
EliinaE-lee:-nahFinnish
Yusra-Arabic
Colby['kəulbi]
Susannah[su:zænə]