a rock in a hard place

He found himself **a rock in a hard place** when he had to choose between two difficult options.

Idiom Leadership

Meaning

to be in a very difficult or challenging situation

He found himself a rock in a hard place when he had to choose between two difficult options.

solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure

a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position

a large, solid piece of mineral matter

to make an effort to understand or care about someone else's feelings

to fulfill promises and obligations

a promise made without the intention to keep it

an event or experience that helps one to progress

to try as hard as you can

to make a mistake or do something badly