Meaning of the word "from pillar to post" in English
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from pillar to post
US /frəm ˈpɪlər tə poʊst/
UK /frəm ˈpɪlər tə poʊst/
Idiom
1.
from one place or situation to another, often in a way that is difficult or unpleasant
Example:
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We've been running from pillar to post all day trying to get this paperwork sorted.
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After losing his job, he was sent from pillar to post looking for new employment.
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