How is the phrase tira y afloja translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Push and pull
phrase

Dos fuerzas que actúan en sentidos opuestos.

Two forces working in opposite directions.

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  • Hay un tira y afloja en su amistad. — There is a push and pull in their friendship.

  • Toda negociación tiene su tira y afloja. — Every negotiation has its push and pull.

  • Estoy cansado del constante tira y afloja en el trabajo. — I am tired of the constant push and pull at work.

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