tug of war
nounUK /ˌtʌɡ əv ˈwɔː/
US /ˌtʌɡ əv ˈwɔːr/
A game where two teams pull a rope to see who is stronger.
The kids played tug of war at the school picnic.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A struggle between two sides trying to win control.
The two companies are in a tug of war over the new contract.
3. A situation where two people or groups keep pulling someone in different directions.
She felt caught in a tug of war between her friends.
4. A hard fight for power or advantage.
The election turned into a political tug of war.