This phrase is used to describe a person, typically a woman, who is still single and of marriageable age. It metaphorically means 'bringing down and lifting up saints', referring to the old custom of praying fervently to saints for a husband or wife.
Examples
- Spanish: María tiene 30 años y aún está subiendo y bajando santos para conseguir un esposo.
- English: Maria is 30 years old and she's still 'bringing down and lifting up saints' to find a husband.