there and back

there and back

Taking the distances to the end point and back to the beginning together as a single sum. Look, the hike is nearly 12 miles there and back, so we'd better get going if we want to be home before dark.
See also: and, back, there
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • come back and see us
  • be/go back to square one
  • a while back
  • back to square one
  • back
  • back at (something or some place)
  • break one's neck, to
  • ago
  • back door
  • be back on the rails