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   to and fro

   /ˌtuː ən ˈfrəʊ/

   adverb

   • 1. in a constant movement backwards and forwards or from side to side: "she cradled him, rocking him to and fro"

   verb

   • 1. move constantly backwards and forwards: "the ducks were toing and froing"
   • ▪ repeatedly discuss or think about something without making any progress: "the government's toing and froing regarding the awaited higher education reform"

   noun

   • 1. constant movement backwards and forwards: "Wilkie watched the to and fro of their dancing"
   • ▪ constant change in action, attitude, or focus: "we follow the to and fro in Britain"

   Word Origin Middle English: fro from Old Norse frá (see from).

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