Left and right Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɛft/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɹaɪt
LEFT and RYTE
lˈɛft/ /ˈænd/ /ɹˈaɪt
LEFT and RYTE
Definition
This expression refers to both directions, sides, or options: left and right. Sometimes it can also mean 'everywhere' or happening frequently.
Usage & Nuances
Can be literal (directions) or figurative (meaning everywhere or happening often: 'errors left and right'). Often used when things are happening on all sides. Not formal.
Spanish: izquierda y derechaPortuguese (BR): esquerda e direitaPortuguese (PT): esquerda e direitaChinese (Simplified): 左和右Chinese (Traditional): 左和右Hindi: बाएँ और दाएँArabic: يسار ويمينBengali: বাঁয়ে ও ডানেRussian: налево и направоJapanese: 左右Vietnamese: trái và phảiKorean: 왼쪽과 오른쪽Turkish: sağa solaUrdu: دائیں بائیںIndonesian: kiri dan kanan
Example Sentences
Turn left and right to find the exit.
basic
Look left and right before crossing the street.
basic
There are doors on the left and right sides of the room.
basic
He's making mistakes left and right these days.
natural
Gifts were handed out left and right at the party.
natural
People were leaving the show left and right because of the noise.
natural