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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The Charlton man provides physicality and endeavour and will pop up with the odd goal here and there - his record of 10 in 49 caps is not to be sniffed at.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Between this and that, here and there, the Lightning might weigh as much as 1,000 pounds less with Donuts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
The individual BTS members’ stamps can be found here and there on the album, especially when listening to certain songs.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
Bouquets, pinned with notecards, are strewn here and there.
From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026
Instead, she picked days here and there throughout the week.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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