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Complete Definition of "from pillar to post"

English

Etymology
Originally "from post to pillar", a reference to the rapid movement of the ball in real tennis

Adverb
from pillar to post

  1. From one place (or person, or task) to another; hither and thither, to and fro

Usage notes
Normally implies a harassing situation.

References
OED 2nd edition 1989

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