between a rock and a hard place
phrase
variants
or less commonly between the rock and the hard place
: in a difficult or uncomfortable position with no attractive way out
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“Between a rock and a hard place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/between%20a%20rock%20and%20a%20hard%20place. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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