上あげたり下さげたり

noun

raising and lowering; praising and blaming; up and down

Idiomatic phrase describing repeated or alternating changes in status, evaluation, or physical position. Often used for fluctuating opinions, moods, or treatment of someone.

• 彼かれの評ひょう価かは上あげたり下さげたりが激はげしい。

  His reputation goes up and down dramatically.

• メディアはあの政せい治じ家かを上あげたり下さげたりしている。

  The media alternately praises and criticizes that politician.