this-a-way and that-a-way
this-a-way and that-a-way
colloquial In one direction and then another. I looked this-a-way and that-a-way, but I didn't see any sign of the sheriff anywhere. I tried to keep the kids in one place, but they kept running this-a-way and that-a-way.
See also: and
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
this a-way and that a-way
Rur. first one way and then the other. She was craning her neck this a-way and that a-way, looking for him. The dogs were running this a-way and that a-way.
See also: and, that, this
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- this a-way and that a-way
- Keep the faith!
- gotcha
- like, you know
- playa
- nome
- Nome sane?
- Nome sayin'?
- squeezebox
- like there ain't no tomorrow