This phrase literally translates to 'one step forward and two steps back'. It is used to describe a situation in which, despite making some progress, you end up further behind than where you started.
Examples
- Spanish: Estoy tratando de pagar mis deudas, pero siento que es un pasito pa’lante y dos pa’trás.
- English: I'm trying to pay off my debts, but it feels like one step forward and two steps back.