All over the map American British informal
1. To spread out or distribute over a large area
Many educators from all over the map attend the conference for online education methods.
We are the largest distributors in our country, we distribute products to various agents all over the map.
2. To be disorganized or go in different directions in thinking, or communication
I just want to ask her the condition of the patient, but he seems all over the map with it when mentioning her detailed background.
I'm tired of hearing Jane present his ideas because he is always all over the map.
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!