from pillar to post

US /frəm ˈpɪlər tə poʊst/
UK /frəm ˈpɪlər tə poʊst/
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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。
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。