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Definition the ebb and flow in British English

the ebb and flow phrase

phrase
1

the way that a situation keeps changing between two states, for example in a game, fight, or argument

Example

the ebb and flow of debate

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2

a situation in which something keeps becoming larger or stronger, and then smaller or weaker

Example

the ebb and flow of their political power

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Definition the ebb and flow in British English