to and fro

 
Pronunciation: /tuːəndˈfrəʊ/

adverb

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

verb

[no object] (be toing and froing)
  • move constantly backwards and forwards: the ducks were toing and froing (as noun toing and froing) it does cost a lot, all this toing and froing up to London
  • repeatedly discuss or think about something without making any progress: all the toing and froing in Christian periodicals regarding women in leadership roles

noun

[in singular]
  • constant movement backwards and forwards: Wilkie watched the to and fro of their dancing