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On December 01 2012 09:32 Pey wrote: Why is it that commentators in SC2 so often use 'he's all over the place' to praise players, when that idiom really is a negative one?
Is it negative?
Yeah, it means you're disoriented, disorganised or confused. In football commentators use it when teams defend terribly for example
Ehhh... I usually hear it in sports and it is a positive one.
Maybe that depends on where you live then. In Europe / British English it's negative. I did some Googling and not really seen any sites suggesting that it's a positive thing to be all over the place.
On December 01 2012 09:32 Pey wrote: Why is it that commentators in SC2 so often use 'he's all over the place' to praise players, when that idiom really is a negative one?
Is it negative?
Yeah, it means you're disoriented, disorganised or confused. In football commentators use it when teams defend terribly for example
Different terms for different places. In starcraft it means he is multitasking like a monster aka attacking everywhere at the same time.
Fair enough, it makes sense that way. I'll try to get used to it!
On December 01 2012 09:32 Pey wrote: Why is it that commentators in SC2 so often use 'he's all over the place' to praise players, when that idiom really is a negative one?
Is it negative?
Yeah, it means you're disoriented, disorganised or confused. In football commentators use it when teams defend terribly for example
I think they mean it like "he's multitasking really well". Kinda weird I guess given that you're right in that the general meaning is bad, but it works IMO.
They are using the term literally not figuratively, thats the difference. The players are literally all over the place. Attacking and defending several places at once while managing their macro very well etc. When it is used figuratively it means the persons mind is all over the place, unfocused, confused etc.
On December 01 2012 09:32 Pey wrote: Why is it that commentators in SC2 so often use 'he's all over the place' to praise players, when that idiom really is a negative one?
Is it negative?
Yeah, it means you're disoriented, disorganised or confused. In football commentators use it when teams defend terribly for example
Ehhh... I usually hear it in sports and it is a positive one.
Maybe that depends on where you live then. In Europe / British English it's negative. I did some Googling and not really seen any sites suggesting that it's a positive thing to be all over the place.
Uhh it is a good thing. He is all over the place does not imply him being disoriented. It simply means he is everywhere at once. He is doing good attacks or defends in multiple places.
On December 01 2012 09:32 Pey wrote: Why is it that commentators in SC2 so often use 'he's all over the place' to praise players, when that idiom really is a negative one?
Is it negative?
Yeah, it means you're disoriented, disorganised or confused. In football commentators use it when teams defend terribly for example
I think they mean it like "he's multitasking really well". Kinda weird I guess given that you're right in that the general meaning is bad, but it works IMO. Maybe saying "all over the map" eliminates the confusion?
Yeah, cheers for answers guys. Small thing really, just curious.
On December 01 2012 09:32 Pey wrote: Why is it that commentators in SC2 so often use 'he's all over the place' to praise players, when that idiom really is a negative one?
Is it negative?
Yeah, it means you're disoriented, disorganised or confused. In football commentators use it when teams defend terribly for example
Ehhh... I usually hear it in sports and it is a positive one.
Maybe that depends on where you live then. In Europe / British English it's negative. I did some Googling and not really seen any sites suggesting that it's a positive thing to be all over the place.
Depends on situation I think, but at first hearing or glance, the phrase seems positive to me without thinking.