here and there
Idioms-
In various places, as She's lived here and there, never for more than a year in one city . [c. 1300]
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In various directions, hither and thither, as in She turned her eyes here and there, looking for him in the audience . [Late 1200s] Also see here, there, and everywhere .
Example Sentences
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“I do feel like my swing is in a better place, feels smooth, and just a little tweak here and there, and I’ll be ready.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Though he’s always been a great actor, popping up here and there to elevate material, Hartnett has found an artistic sweet spot, using his effervescent charm and boy-next-door-all-grown-up good looks to subvert expectations.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
"I hear, here and there, the prophets of doom predicting the worst," said Finance Minister Roland Lescure regarding France's ability to service its debt.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
“They’re adding some benefits here and there but in general it’s getting more and more restrictive.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Huge red oaks, white oaks, maple, locust, and elm trees were growing here and there on the lawn.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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