toss something back and forth

toss something back and forth
toss something back and forth
1. Lit. [for two or more people] to toss something to each other alternately. •

Carol and Kelly tossed the ball back and forth for a few minutes.

We will toss the ball back and forth until we get tired.

2. Fig. to trade remarks, quips, insults, etc. •

They tossed insulting remarks back and forth.

Walter and David spent the evening tossing quips back and forth.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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