between a rock and a hard place in Russian
between a rock and a hard place in Russian is ме́жду двух огне́й, ме́жду мо́лотом и накова́льней, ме́жду Сци́ллой и Хари́бдой.
between a rock and a hard place in Russian
ме́жду двух огне́й
Pronounced: mezhdu dvukh ogney
(idiom) In a difficult and inescapable position. [from early 20th c.]
ме́жду мо́лотом и накова́льней
Pronounced: mezhdu molotom i nakovalney
(idiom) In a difficult and inescapable position. [from early 20th c.]
ме́жду Сци́ллой и Хари́бдой
Pronounced: mezhdu Stsilloy i Kharibdoy
(idiomatic) Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
ме́жду двух огне́й
Pronounced: mezhdu dvukh ogney
(idiomatic) Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
ме́жду мо́лотом и накова́льней
Pronounced: mezhdu molotom i nakovalney
(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 Russian?
"between a rock and a hard place" in Russian is ме́жду двух огне́й, ме́жду мо́лотом и накова́льней, ме́жду Сци́ллой и Хари́бдой.
How do you pronounce ме́жду двух огне́й?
"between a rock and a hard place" in Russian is ме́жду двух огне́й, pronounced "mezhdu dvukh ogney".
Are there other ways to say "between a rock and a hard place" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "between a rock and a hard place": ме́жду двух огне́й, ме́жду мо́лотом и накова́льней, ме́жду Сци́ллой и Хари́бдой.
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