"turn and turn about" meaning in English

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Adverb

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} turn and turn about (not comparable)
  1. By equal alternating periods of service or duty; by turns. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-turn_and_turn_about-en-adv-UpNNSLH6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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