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

The author's share is lively and jaunty, and of the most here-and-there description.

From Project Gutenberg

There is an engraved anchor, but except for a letter here-and-there, the inscription is unreadable.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• consistently
• constantly
• frequently
• occasionally