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What is the meaning of "back and forth"?

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Rebecca

"Back and forth" means backwards and forwards and in this context, indicates a constant exchange or a trade-off between two people or things. Ex: I've been driving back and forth from home to work all day. Ex: He paced back and forth down the hallway.

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