one thing and another

one thing and another

Various different contributing elements, matters, or events. He'd always meant to get a life insurance policy in place, but between one thing and another, he just never got around to it. We have two kids, we both work, and the house is in constant need of upkeep, so what with one thing and another, I never find the time to exercise.See also: and, another, one, thing

(what with) ˌone thing and aˈnother

(because of) several different events, tasks, duties, etc: What with one thing and another I haven’t had time to sit down all day.See also: and, another, one, thing