run the gamut
English
Etymology
From gamut (“complete range”).
Pronunciation
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Verb
- (idiomatic) To encompass the full range or variety possible.
- His tastes in music run the gamut from classical to heavy metal.
- 2018, Edo Konrad, "Living in the constant shadow of settler violence", +972 Magazine:
- Palestinians often feel that the police do very little to stop settler violence, which runs the gamut from physical assault, arson, cutting or burning down olive trees, stone throwing at random Palestinian cars, and property damage.