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between a rock and a hard place in French

between a rock and a hard place in French

entre l'arbre et l'écorce
(idiom) In a difficult and inescapable position. [from early 20th c.]
entre le marteau et l'enclume
(idiom) In a difficult and inescapable position. [from early 20th c.]
être pris entre deux feux
(idiom) In a difficult and inescapable position. [from early 20th c.]
entre la peste et le choléra
(idiomatic) Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
entre le marteau et l'enclume
(idiomatic) Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
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