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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.

SITUATION

Finalizing a client project requires constant updates and feedback .

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REACTIONS:

  • — 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" means moving repeatedly between two points or directions. It's like a pendulum swinging from side to side. In conversations or actions, it refers to exchanging or alternating between different ideas, opinions, or movements. It can also signify indecision or uncertainty when someone hesitates between choices. "Back and forth" emphasizes the repetitive motion or exchange between two states.