Ara
to and fro
01
aramızda ileri geri, önce geri sonra ileri
with a repeated backward and forward movement
Example
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
01
boş yere koşuşturma
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.
The student was toing and froing between different majors, unsure of what career path to take.
02
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.
The employee was toing and froing between the office and the warehouse, managing tasks efficiently.
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