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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It still feels like it's an on-edge lap and you're taking risks here and there and so forth.
From BBC • 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
While other teams might import a player here and there, Illinois essentially functions as college basketball consulate for Eastern Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Bouquets, pinned with notecards, are strewn here and there.
From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026
They were scattered here and there among untidy stands of mealies, rioting pumpkin vines, and sweet potatoes.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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