Etymology:
- Derived from the idiom "two steps forward, one step back", which originates with an anecdote about a frog in a well.
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We got all the roofing removed but the chimney was damaged and we discovered that some rafters had to be replaced. One step forward, two steps back. Or maybe three.
Submitted on September 01, 2009
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einen Schritt vorwärts, zwei Schritte zurück
yksi askel eteenpäin, kaksi askelta taaksepäin
céim amháin chun tosaigh, dhá chéim siar
porro unum gradus, duo gradus retro
Um passo para frente, dois passos para trás
ett steg framåt, två steg tillbaka
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Nearby phrases
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