To and fro
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British pronunciation/tˌuːəndfɹˈəʊ/
American pronunciation/tˌuːəndfɹˈoʊ/

"to and fro"Tanımı ve Anlamı

to and fro
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aramızda ileri geri, önce geri sonra ileri

with a repeated backward and forward movement
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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.
Toing and froing
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toing and froing
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boş yere koşuşturma

the act of repeatedly talking or thinking about something without reaching a clear conclusion
toing and froing definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal

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 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.
The student was toing and froing between different majors, unsure of what career path to take.
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the act of going back and forth between two or more places

toing and froing definition and meaning
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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.
The employee was toing and froing between the office and the warehouse, managing tasks efficiently.
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