“🌍 Here, There, and Everywhere”
Here’s an expression that means everywhere or in various places—essentially, all over the place! A phrase that dates back to the thirteenth century, it initially appeared as “here and there.” Through time, the multilocational phrase found its way into literature, later evolving with the edition of “everywhere." The playwright Christopher Marlowe is credited with bringing this elongated version to life in his play Doctor Faustus (circa 1588):
“If you turne me into any thing, let it be in the likelinesse of a little pretie frisking flea, that I may be here and there and euery where.”
Synonyms:
- Far and wide
- On all sides
- In all places
Antonyms:
- Here alone
- Nowhere
- In one spot
Humor-Filled Quote:
“I feel like scattered popcorn—I’m literally here, there, and everywhere!” - Anonymous
Related Proverbs:
- “A rolling stone gathers no moss.”
Meaning: Those who are always moving/incapable of being stable gather little wealth, knowledge, or experience. - “He who hunts two rabbits catches neither.” Meaning: Trying to do too many things at once will often result in unsuccessful outcomes.
Culture Connection:
- The phrase “Here, There and Everywhere” is immortalized in the famous song by The Beatles, one of the most beloved tunes illustrating an omnipresence of love and connection.
- In literature, J.K. Rowling frequently uses close relatives of the phrase—illustrating magical worlds that seem to be able to exist “here, there, and everywhere.”
Recommended Works for Further Readings & Entertainment:
- Books: Where’s Waldo? series by Martin Handford (try finding him here, there, and everywhere!)
- Songs: “Here, There, and Everywhere” by The Beatles
- Movies: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (watch how the protagonist literally travels here, there, and everywhere in his photographic quests)
Farewell Thought: Remember, no matter where life may take you—here, there, or everywhere—always savor the adventure! 🌍🐾💫
