be (caught) between a rock and a hard place
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(caught) between a rock and a hard place — (caught/stuck) between a ˌrock and a ˈhard place f14 idiom in a situation where you have to choose between two things, both of which are unpleasant Main entry: ↑rockidiom … Useful english dictionary
between a rock and a hard place — See: BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA … Dictionary of American idioms
between a rock and a hard place — See: BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA … Dictionary of American idioms
between a rock and a hard place — If you are caught between a rock and a hard place, you are in a position where you have to choose between unpleasant alternatives, and your choice might cause you problems; you will not be able to satisfy everyone … The small dictionary of idiomes
between a rock and a hard place — mod. in a very difficult position; facing a hard decision. □ You got him caught between a rock and a hard place, for sure. □ I’m between a rock and a hard place. I don’t know what to do … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
between a rock and a hard place — If you are caught between a rock and a hard place, you are in a position where you have to choose between unpleasant alternatives, and your choice might cause you problems; you will not be able to satisfy everyone. (Dorking School… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Between a rock and a hard place — If you are caught between a rock and a hard place, you are in a position where you have to choose between unpleasant alternatives, and your choice might cause you problems; you will not be able to satisfy everyone … Dictionary of English idioms
between a rock and a hard place — phrasal or between the rock and the hard place : in a difficult or uncomfortable position with no attractive way out * * * between a rock and a hard place In a situation where one has to choose between two equally undesirable alternatives • • •… … Useful english dictionary
be (stuck) between a rock and a hard place — be ( caught/stuck/) between a rock and a hard place phrase to be in a position in which you have to choose between two things that are not good Thesaurus: to be in, or to get into a difficult situationsynonym Main entry: rock … Useful english dictionary
(stuck) between a rock and a hard place — (caught/stuck) between a ˌrock and a ˈhard place f14 idiom in a situation where you have to choose between two things, both of which are unpleasant Main entry: ↑rockidiom … Useful english dictionary
