on all sides/on every side/ phrase
in every direction
The country is surrounded on all sides by South Africa.
Main entry: side
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on/from all ˈsides | on/from every ˈside idiom
in or from all directions; everywhere
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We realized we were surrounded on all sides.
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Disaster threatens on every side.
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She was bombarded with questions from all sides.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.