there and back

phrase

there and back

phrase

Etymology Possibly a shortening of to there and back.

1

Idiomatic On or for a round trip journey, literal or figurative.

  • It took me about 20 minutes there and back.
  • You don't need to tell me about depression. I've been there and back.
Related terms
out-and-back

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