here and there

1. In various places, as She's lived here and there, never for more than a year in one city . [c. 1300]

2. 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

Hideg still worked here and there, was always willing to perform for local charities, and couldn’t wait for Saturdays to roll around.

From Los Angeles Times

Yeah, there are a couple of jokes here and there that touch upon it.

From Salon

Other kinds of pests pretty regularly turned up here and there around the state, but none as dangerous, as omniphagous, as the Medfly.

From Los Angeles Times

"Yeah, I'd like to think we made a little bit of difference, here and there," he said.

From BBC

I mean, I hear things here and there, and I can talk my s— if I’m alone with friends.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• consistently
• constantly
• frequently
• occasionally