# von Pontius zu Pilatus

von Pontius zu Pilatus is a German adverb meaning “from pillar to post”.

## Meanings

1. _colloquial_ from pillar to post, an irritatingly long and indirect way, especially in order to get or find something
   - Ich bin von Pontius zu Pilatus gelaufen, um deine blöde Gesichtscreme zu finden. — I went from pillar to post to find that stupid face cream of yours.

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