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between a rock and a hard place in Portuguese

between a rock and a hard place in Portuguese is entre a cruz e a caldeirinha, entre a cruz e a espada, entre a espada e a parede.

between a rock and a hard place in Portuguese

entre a cruz e a caldeirinha
(idiom) In a difficult and inescapable position. [from early 20th c.]
entre a cruz e a espada
(idiom) In a difficult and inescapable position. [from early 20th c.]
entre a espada e a parede
(idiom) In a difficult and inescapable position. [from early 20th c.]
entre a cruz e a espada
(idiomatic) Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
entre a espada e a parede
(idiomatic) Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
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What is "between a rock and a hard place" in Portuguese?

"between a rock and a hard place" in Portuguese is entre a cruz e a caldeirinha, entre a cruz e a espada, entre a espada e a parede.

Are there other ways to say "between a rock and a hard place" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "between a rock and a hard place": entre a cruz e a caldeirinha, entre a cruz e a espada, entre a espada e a parede.

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