all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We walked all the way to Egery and back to find that shop.”
“Instead of taking the direct path, he drove all the way to Egery and back just to avoid the traffic.”
“She had traveled all the way to Egery and back, through rain and fading light, only to discover the letter had never left the house.”
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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back down
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.
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back forty
The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.
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back gammon player
A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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back into
To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.
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back off
To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.
Last updated August 10, 2026