Used to express that a range of different items were involved without listing them all. I just grabbed this and that from the buffet to try a bit of everything.
Pro Tip 2/3
Casual Tone
The phrase 'this and that' is casual and often used in informal conversation. On the weekend, I just did this and that around the house.
Pro Tip 3/3
Not Specific
It suggests a lack of specificity, possibly because details are unimportant to the speaker/listener. I've got this and that to take care of today - nothing too urgent.