up and down
The phrase 'up and down' is versatile, used to describe movement, emotional states, locations, and thorough examinations.
Definition
A2General
(common)Alternating between upward and downward directions.
Example
- The elevator moved up and down all day.
B1Emotional State
(informal)Experiencing fluctuating emotions, sometimes happy and sometimes sad.
Example
- She has been feeling up and down since the breakup.
B1Location
(common)Along the entire length of a place, such as a street or area.
Example
- They walked up and down the beach looking for shells.
B2Examination
(informal)Examining thoroughly or critically.
Example
- She looked him up and down before making a decision.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "up and down":
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