Meaning of up and down | Babel Free

Definitions

1. upward and downward, alternately.
   not-comparable
2. alternately forwards and backwards along a path
   idiomatic, not-comparable
3. staunchly, unwaveringly, obstinately
   idiomatic, not-comparable
4. In various places, e.g. in a country.
   not-comparable

Equivalents

Examples

“the tide goes up and down”

“my blood pressure goes up and down”

“She looked me up and down and hinted that I could do with losing some weight.”

“walk⟳ up and down the corridor”

“He swore up and down that he hadn't taken the money.”

“Christina is straight up and down fuckable.”

“There's also a barber's shop⟳ and that staple of railway stations up and down the UK - a WH Smith.”

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