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between a rock and a hard place

Idiom Choice

Meaning

facing two difficult choices

Example Sentences

"She’s between a rock and a hard place — neither option is good."

Related Expressions

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to be in a difficult situation requiring careful balance

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To lose control of your emotions; to break down.

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a very good and honest person

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someone who is unemotional or not friendly

break the fourth wall

to address the audience directly in a play or film

keep faith with someone

to remain loyal to someone or something