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A Catch-22

Idiom Literature

Meaning

A dilemma or difficult situation from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting conditions.

Example Sentences

"It’s a Catch-22—you can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job."

Related Expressions

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to make a small mistake

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to forget something accidentally

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to be in debt; losing money

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to criticize someone publicly for their behavior or actions

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to be the center of attention