back to back
The phrase "back to back" can describe physical orientation or the sequence of events occurring consecutively.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Happening one after the other without any interruption.
Example
- They scheduled back-to-back meetings all day.
- The team won back-to-back championships.
B2Physical Orientation
(common)Positioned with the backs facing each other.
Example
- The chairs were placed back to back in the room.
- They stood back to back, ready to face their opponents.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "back to back":
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