Tiraient (en. Were pulling)
/tiʁɛ/
Slang Meanings
To extract more information or resources than expected.
He was stretching his budget to buy a car.
Il tirait sur son budget pour se payer une voiture.
To fight or defend oneself vigorously.
He had to pull to avoid being crushed.
Il a dû tirer pour ne pas se faire écraser.