from pillar to post
= to be moved or sent around in a chaotic or confusing manner
During the earthquake, tourists were moved from pillar to post as flights were canceled and rerouted.
After the storm, the residents were sent from pillar to post as emergency services struggled to restore order.
During the renovation, we were shuffled from pillar to post as the construction schedule kept changing.
In the aftermath of the merger, employees felt like they were being sent from pillar to post without clear communication about their roles.
Some synonyms for "from pillar to post":
Back and forth
To and fro
Here and there
Round and round
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