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Usages of то … то
Мой брат собирается жениться, но пока он с невестой то ссорится, то мирится.
My brother is going to get married, but for now he and his fiancée are quarrelling and making up all the time.
Они то обсуждают будущий отпуск, то спорят о деньгах, но потом всё‑таки находят компромисс.
They either discuss the future vacation or argue about money, but then still find a compromise.
Осенью погода то тёплая, то холодная, поэтому я всегда беру с собой шарф.
In autumn the weather is sometimes warm, sometimes cold, so I always take a scarf with me.
В будни я то работаю дома, то езжу в офис, как решит начальник.
On weekdays I either work at home or go to the office, depending on what the boss decides.
Мы смотрим фильм про супругов‑музыкантов, которые то репетируют, то спорят из‑за музыки.
We are watching a movie about musician spouses who are either rehearsing or arguing because of music.
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