Stuck between a rock and a hard place
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Meaning
- To have to choose between two bad choices.
- To run into a hard decision.
- Be put in an unpleasant situation.
- To pick a side where the outcome will still be bad.
Example Sentences
- She couldn't stand being yelled at by her boss but couldn't afford to quit and lose her job either. She was stuck in between a rock and a hard place.
- He was stuck in between a rock and a hard place when his two best friends were fighting over him. He couldn't choose one over the other since he loved the both of them.
- My mother was stuck between a rock and a hard place when she had to choose either my brother or me to keep.
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Yevgenia Manukyan
Feb 18, 2021 3:30 AM
To have to choose between two bad choices.
Spring
Jul 25, 2022 6:32 PM
yes
JadahMarie C
Oct 14, 2022 2:18 PM
Choose a bad thing
Scarlett S
Nov 15, 2022 4:50 PM
yes
Mikaelah S
Feb 17, 2023 4:52 PM
i am sure that when he falls rip john or whatever his name is
WENDY M
Oct 19, 2023 5:04 PM
no
Hylan D
Apr 2, 2024 2:24 PM
fine a good thing
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Apr 3, 2024 2:39 PM
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Feb 28, 2021 9:32 AM
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Jun 6, 2023 3:45 PM
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Mar 16, 2023 5:16 PM
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Jan 3, 2024 7:13 PM
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