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to and fro
01
de un lado a otro, de aquí para allá
with a repeated backward and forward movement
Example
The pendulum swung to and fro, marking the passage of time in the old clock.
El péndulo oscilaba de un lado a otro, de aquí para allá, marcando el paso del tiempo en el viejo reloj.
Children played catch, throwing the ball to and fro across the yard.
Los niños jugaban a atrapar, lanzando la pelota de un lado a otro, de aquí para allá, por el patio.
toing and froing
01
the act of repeatedly talking or thinking about something without reaching a clear conclusion
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "toing and froing" and when to use it?
The idiom "toing and froing" may have originated from the sound of footsteps or a repetitive movement back and forth. Today, the idiom is commonly used to describe a situation where someone is busy or active but not necessarily making progress or accomplishing anything significant. It can also imply a sense of indecisiveness or uncertainty, where someone is going back and forth between different options or ideas without making a definite choice.
Example
The boss was toing and froing between two candidates for the job, unable to decide which one was the better fit.
The couple was toing and froing about where to go on vacation, unable to make a decision on a destination.
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the act of going back and forth between two or more places
Example
The children were toing and froing between the playground and the ice cream truck all afternoon.
The restless traveler spent hours toing and froing along the beach, enjoying the calming waves.
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