There and back Meaning in English
expression
ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbæk
THER and BAK
ðˈeə/ /ˈænd/ /bˈæk
THAIR and BAK
Definition
Used to describe a journey to a place and then returning to where you started. It refers to the whole round trip, not just one way.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal contexts when talking about trips, commutes, errands, or distances. Often paired with time ('an hour there and back') or tickets/prices. Similar to 'round trip' but less formal. Not used for metaphoric meanings.
Spanish: ida y vueltaPortuguese (BR): ida e voltaPortuguese (PT): ida e voltaChinese (Simplified): 来回Chinese (Traditional): 來回Hindi: आना और जानाArabic: ذهابًا وإيابًاBengali: যাওয়া এবং আসাRussian: туда и обратноJapanese: 行きと帰りVietnamese: đi và vềKorean: 왕복Turkish: gidiş gelişUrdu: آنا جاناIndonesian: pergi pulang - pergi dan kembali
Example Sentences
It took me two hours there and back.
basic
The train ticket costs $10 there and back.
basic
The walk is three miles there and back.
basic
If you drive me there and back, I'll pay for the gas.
natural
The whole trip only takes an hour there and back.
natural
We went there and back before lunch was ready.
natural