lái
èr

idiom
common

Meaning of 一来二去

一来二去 means gradually; in the course of time; through frequent contact. Pronounced yī lái èr qù.

  • gradually; in the course of time; through frequent contact

Definitions & Examples

Liǎng
jiā
zhù
zài
yuàn
zi
 
lái
èr
de
rén
hái
zi
men
dōu
shú
le
 

The two families lived in the same courtyard, and gradually the adults and children all became familiar with each other.

men
jīng
cháng
gōng
zuò
 
lái
èr
jiù
chǎn
shēng
le
gǎn
qíng
 

They often worked together, and gradually developed feelings for each other.

Zán
men
cháng
zài
liáo
tiān
 
lái
èr
jiù
chéng
le
hǎo
péng
you
 

We often chat together, and little by little became good friends.