Meaning & use

back-and-forth

noun·Everyday

Repeated movement between two points, or an exchange of talk, arguments, or ideas between people.

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The tennis ball's back-and-forth kept the crowd on the edge of their seats.

After a long back-and-forth over email, they finally agreed on a fair price.

A note on using this word

Works equally well for physical movement, like pacing, and for a verbal exchange, like negotiation.

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