From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishon/from all sideson/from all sides (also on/from every side)AROUND/ROUND a) in or from every direction Planes were attacking us from all sides. The town is surrounded on all sides by vineyards. b) by or from a lot of people with different opinions Clinton was praised on all sides for his warm manner and diplomatic approach. → side
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on/from all sides• Add the kidneys when the foam subsides and sauté them quickly until browned on all sides, in about 5min. 2.• Realism was the order of the day on all sides.• Press the rice into the tin, cover it with foil and press down on all sides until it is compressed.• The great fires lighted on all sides continued to blaze until morning.• Add 6-8 chicken pieces and fry for 5 minutes on all sides.• Heat until water simmers, add sausages, and cook until water evaporates, 5 to 7 minutes, on all sides.• In and out, on and off, they're coming at us from all sides.• The tower of flame over Orleans draws in winds from all sides. 