from pillar to post
US /frəm ˈpɪlər tə poʊst/
UK /frəm ˈpɪlər tə poʊst/

1.
四处奔波, 到处
from one place or situation to another, often in a way that is difficult or unpleasant
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We've been running from pillar to post all day trying to get this paperwork sorted.
我们一整天都在四处奔波,试图把这些文件整理好。
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After losing his job, he was sent from pillar to post looking for new employment.
失业后,他被四处奔波寻找新的工作。