to and fro
Pronunciation
/tˌuːəndfɹˈoʊ/
British pronunciation
/tˌuːəndfɹˈəʊ/

英語での「to and fro」の定義と意味

to and fro
01

前後に, 行ったり来たり

with a repeated backward and forward movement
example
The pendulum swung to and fro with a steady rhythm.
振り子は一定のリズムで前後に揺れました。
She walked to and fro across the room while thinking.
彼女は考えながら部屋を行ったり来たり歩いた。
toing and froing
toing and froing
01

the act of repeatedly talking or thinking about something without reaching a clear conclusion

toing and froing definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
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.
02

the act of going back and forth between two or more places

toing and froing definition and meaning
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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