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toing and froing

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toing and froing (on something)

moving back and forth on an issue, first deciding one way and then changing to another. The boss spent most of the afternoon toing and froing on the question of who was to handle the Wilson account. I wish you would stop toing and froing and make up your mind.

See also: and, toe

toing and froing

 

1. going backwards and forwards between places (often + between ) The job involves a lot of toing and froing between London and New York.

2. going from one method, idea, or plan to another in a way that wastes time when you are trying to achieve something The legal toing and froing will delay payment to Horden of the ￡10 million due on the contract.

See also: and, toe