Rechercher
to and fro
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va-et-vient
with a repeated backward and forward movement
toing and froing
01
the act of repeatedly talking or thinking about something without reaching a clear conclusion
What 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.
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the act of going back and forth between two or more places
Exemple
The pendulum swung to and fro, marking the passage of time in the old clock.
Children played catch, throwing the ball to and fro across the yard.
The restless person paced to and fro in the room, unable to sit still.
The beach ball was kicked high into the air and then tumbled down, rolling to and fro along the sand.
