Hither and thither
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Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
The phrase is outdated and rarely used in modern English, but can be found in literature. 
In the classic novel, characters went hither and thither in the bustling marketplace.
Pro Tip 2/3Lack of Purpose
'Hither and thither' implies movement without a clear goal, often in confusion or panic. 
The lost tourists wandered hither and thither, seeking the museum.
Pro Tip 3/3Use in Narratives
The phrase sets a scene of chaos or disarray in stories, to help visualize unpredictable action. 
Leaves blew hither and thither in the storm.