far and wide

1. For a great distance, over a large area. For example, They searched far and wide for the lost child, or The message went out far and wide. [c. a.d. 900]

Example Sentences

He traveled far and wide on taxpayer money, reportedly working to represent companies seeking contracts in countries like Kazakhstan.

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That outcome would ripple far and wide, she said — thanks to two factors: human behavior and basic economics.

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Todd’s social media accounts have since been flooded with praise from viewers far and wide.

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Ball said these recommendations are based in part on the fact that by the time a child becomes symptomatic, they’ve probably already been contagious for a few days and shared their germs far and wide.

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Well, it’s a “30 for 30” presentation, and that series roams far and wide.

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Related Words

• broadly 
• widely