Between A Rock And A Hard Place
- Between A Rock And A Hard Place
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still moderately used among younger generations, often in informal settings or online communities, although its usage has declined with the rise of newer idioms and slang.
- Literal Meaning: Literally, the phrase refers to being physically stuck between two hard objects, unable to move.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: The idiom means to be in a difficult situation where you have to choose between two options, both of which are unpleasant or unappealing.
- I'm between a rock and a hard place, I either have to take a pay cut or lose my job.
- She's between a rock and a hard place, her family wants her to get married but she wants to pursue her career.
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