toing and froing
"Toing and froing" describes repetitive movement or activity, often with an element of indecision or lack of progress.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)The act of moving back and forth repeatedly.
Example
- The constant toing and froing of the commuters was exhausting to watch.
B2General
(informal)A state of continuous activity or movement, often involving indecision.
Example
- All the toing and froing in the office made it hard to concentrate.
C1Communication
(informal)A series of discussions or negotiations with frequent changes in opinion.
Example
- The toing and froing in the meeting room indicated they hadn't reached a decision yet.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "toing and froing":
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