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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


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Observers familiar with the toing and froing of power in North Tyneside will recollect that such wars of words are not unusual there.
The administration's toing and froing on “don't ask, don't tell” is often used to highlight the president's hesitancy to act on gay rights.
There was plenty of toing and froing at Dordon Institute where the hosts snatched a 2-2 draw against fourth-placed Coton Cons A.
 
 
 
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