Translations for „to and fro“ in the English » Russian Dictionary

I . to and fro [ˌtu:ənˈfrəʊ, Am -ˈfroʊ] ADJ

to and fro movement:

to and fro

дви́гающийся из стороны́ в сто́рону [или вверх и вниз]

II . to and fro [ˌtu:ənˈfrəʊ, Am -ˈfroʊ] ADV

to walk to and fro

ходи́ть взад и вперёд

to-ing and fro-ing <to-ings and fro-ings> [ˌtu:ɪŋənˈfrəʊɪŋ, Am -ˈfroʊ-] N no pl a. fig

to-ing and fro-ing

хожде́ние nt взад и вперёд

Usage examples with to and fro

to and fro

взад и вперёд

to walk to and fro

ходи́ть взад и вперёд

to go to and fro

приходи́ть и уходи́ть

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Those paying the 10 cent admission could thus dance alongside the "marathoners," or simply watch as they dragged themselves to and fro in a half-stupor.

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He was swaying to and fro on the brink of falling hard with every step.

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And between these characters and the camera a teeming, anonymous of mass of humanity rushes to and fro.

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For the person on the street who loves their sport, this to and fro between reporters and communications managers might be a yawn-fest.

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They travel to and fro in a baby blue sports bag, but only when necessary.

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He lets out a high-pitched whine and his ears flick to and fro, listening to the sounds around him.

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Tides are caused by gravity as the moon draws the ocean to and fro.

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I am sitting on the floor with my arms around her, rocking her to and fro.

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Despite the to and fro between the models, and even with the hybrid option, it all depends on what your individual business needs are.

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These bullion vans are rented by banks to convey their cash to and fro.

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