Back to back
Example: The meetings are scheduled back to back today
Definition
"Back to back" is a phrase used to describe two or more events or things that are arranged consecutively without any interruption or gap in between. For example, meetings scheduled back to back occur one immediately after the other without a break.
Etymology
The phrase "back to back" originates from the literal positioning of two objects with their backs touching each other, symbolizing close proximity. It has been used figuratively since the 16th century to describe consecutive events or arrangements without any space separating them.
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"Back to back" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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