Meaning of the word "toing and froing" in English

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toing and froing

US /ˈtɔɪŋ ənd ˈfroʊɪŋ/
UK /ˈtɔɪŋ ənd ˈfroʊɪŋ/
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Idiom

1.

moving backward and forward or from side to side; a constant movement or activity, often involving discussion or negotiation

Example:
There was a lot of toing and froing before we finally agreed on the terms.
The constant toing and froing of the pendulum was mesmerizing.
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