pull in different directions

Meaning

1. pull in different / opposite directions

   to have different aims that cannot be achieved together without causing problems

From the same entry

• pull a fast one
• pull leg
• pull the other one
• pull out all the stops
• pull the plug on
• pull your punches
• pull rabbit out of the hat
• pull rank
• pull the rug from under feet
• pull your socks up
• pull strings
• pull the strings