to move from one place to another with no purpose and direction
moving around aimlessly often due to disappointments, rejections or failure
Failing to get a satisfactory answer from her doctor, Mary went from pillar to post searching for a cure for her illness.
It is never advisable to run from pillar to post when looking for a good investment idea.
John is known for running from pillar to post any time he finds himself in an unpleasant situation.
People who run from pillar to post are the most impatient of people.
In as much as several alternatives have failed, I still would not advice running from pillar to post on this matter.
There is no origin for this idiom
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