This and that

phrase

Various things of different types.

She spent the whole day shopping, picking up a little of this and that.
Visual representation of "this and that" - Various things of different types

Often appears as...

  • a little bit of this and that
  • doing a bit of this and that
phrase

Used to refer to one thing and another, especially when you do not know, remember or usually mention the exact details.

He's been arguing with everyone about this and that all morning.
Visual representation of "this and that" - Used to refer to one thing and another, especially when you do not know, remember or usually mention the exact details.

Often appears as...

  • arguing about this and that
  • speaking about this and that
phrase

Various things of different types.

She spent the whole day shopping, picking up a little of this and that.
Visual representation of "this and that" - Various things of different types

Often appears as...

  • a little bit of this and that
  • doing a bit of this and that
phrase

Used to refer to one thing and another, especially when you do not know, remember or usually mention the exact details.

He's been arguing with everyone about this and that all morning.
Visual representation of "this and that" - Used to refer to one thing and another, especially when you do not know, remember or usually mention the exact details.

Often appears as...

  • arguing about this and that
  • speaking about this and that
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "this and that"
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Variety Indication

Used to express that a range of different items were involved without listing them all.

Illustration for Variety Indication
I just grabbed this and that from the buffet to try a bit of everything.
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Casual Tone

The phrase 'this and that' is casual and often used in informal conversation.

Illustration for Casual Tone
On the weekend, I just did this and that around the house.
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Not Specific

It suggests a lack of specificity, possibly because details are unimportant to the speaker/listener.

Illustration for Not Specific
I've got this and that to take care of today - nothing too urgent.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Variety Indication

Used to express that a range of different items were involved without listing them all.

Illustration for Variety Indication
I just grabbed this and that from the buffet to try a bit of everything.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Tone

The phrase 'this and that' is casual and often used in informal conversation.

Illustration for Casual Tone
On the weekend, I just did this and that around the house.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Specific

It suggests a lack of specificity, possibly because details are unimportant to the speaker/listener.

Illustration for Not Specific
I've got this and that to take care of today - nothing too urgent.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Variety Indication

Used to express that a range of different items were involved without listing them all.

Illustration for Variety Indication
I just grabbed this and that from the buffet to try a bit of everything.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Tone

The phrase 'this and that' is casual and often used in informal conversation.

Illustration for Casual Tone
On the weekend, I just did this and that around the house.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Specific

It suggests a lack of specificity, possibly because details are unimportant to the speaker/listener.

Illustration for Not Specific
I've got this and that to take care of today - nothing too urgent.
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