
Up and down something
Physical Movement
Used to describe someone physically searching or exploring an area.
They paced up and down the hall waiting for news.
Not Directly
Implies a non-straight path; can include wandering or meandering.
She wandered up and down the lanes, admiring the flowers.
Repetitive Action
Used to express repeated action in the same area, often out of restlessness or search.
He paced up and down the room during the lengthy phone call. WordUp Chrome Extension
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