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Back and Forth

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"Back and forth" means going from here to there, over and over!

EXAMPLES

  • Thoughts raced back and forth in his mind, unsure of what to do.

  • In heated debates, opinions are exchanged back and forth passionately.

  • The tennis match went back and forth, with both players evenly matched.

REAL LIFE

Scenario:

Finalizing a client project requires constant updates and feedback .

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COMMENTS:

  • — They're going back and forth to finish it.

  • — Back and forth until it's all wrapped up .

  • — Back and forth till the project's perfect, yeah?

EXPLANATION

"Back and forth" is like going one way and then the other, over and over. Like when you're on a swing, you go *back and forth*! It can also mean people talking or arguing, sharing their ideas back and forth. For example, "We had a lot of back and forth about where to eat." It’s like passing a ball between each other in a game! ��

PRACTICE

👉 CHALLENGE: include 'Back and forth' in your response!

Pretend you're a ping pong champion - how would you describe your most intense match?