Back and forth
INTRODUCTION
“Back and forth” means going one way then the other way.
Key Point1
back and forth
The arguments went back and forth between the lawyers before the judge made a decision.
Usage
Each lawyer took turns arguing until the judge made a decision.
Examples and Tips
We argued back and forth about where to eat dinner.
Key Point2
back and forth
The designs have gone back and forth between marketing and sales several times already.
Usage
The designs kept going to marketing and then sales again and again.
Usage
I went back and forth between the two rooms.
Key Point3
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I keep going back and forth on what to do.
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