Signification
Everywhere or in many different directions.
Contexte culturel
Italians often use this to add emphasis to their stories. It is a very common, expressive idiom. The Spanish equivalent 'a diestro y siniestro' is used in a very similar way, showing a shared Mediterranean linguistic heritage. Portuguese speakers use 'a torto e a direito', which shows how different languages adapt the same concept of 'everywhere'. French speakers prefer 'à tort et à travers', which focuses on the lack of discrimination in an action.
Don't forget the 'a'
Always include the 'a' before 'manca'. It's a common mistake to skip it.
Use it for emphasis
It sounds much more natural than just saying 'ovunque' in casual conversation.
Signification
Everywhere or in many different directions.
Don't forget the 'a'
Always include the 'a' before 'manca'. It's a common mistake to skip it.
Use it for emphasis
It sounds much more natural than just saying 'ovunque' in casual conversation.
Teste-toi
Complete the phrase.
Ho cercato le chiavi a destra e a ____.
The idiom is 'a destra e a manca'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage.
The full idiom requires the preposition 'a' before both nouns.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Dove sono i documenti?' B: 'Li ho cercati ____!'
This is the standard idiom for searching everywhere.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesHo cercato le chiavi a destra e a ____.
The idiom is 'a destra e a manca'.
Choose the correct usage.
The full idiom requires the preposition 'a' before both nouns.
A: 'Dove sono i documenti?' B: 'Li ho cercati ____!'
This is the standard idiom for searching everywhere.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it is neutral to informal. Use it with friends or in casual settings.
No, use 'a destra e a sinistra' for literal directions.
Expressions liées
in lungo e in largo
synonymfar and wide
dappertutto
synonymeverywhere
ovunque
synonymeverywhere
