Meaning & use
back-and-forth
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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