between a rock and a hard place

between a rock and a hard place
between a rock and a hard place & between the devil and the deep blue sea
Fig. in a very difficult position; facing a hard decision. •

I couldn't make up my mind. I was caught between a rock and a hard place.

He had a dilemma on his hands. He was clearly between the devil and the deep blue sea.

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See: BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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