Caught between two undesirable options
in a very difficult situation
facing a hard decision
having two equally unpleasant or unacceptable options
having two very bad choices
I hate my job but cannot quit owing to my economic condition. I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place
I can’t make up my mind whose side I am on; I’m caught between a rock and a hard place
He was caught between a rock and a hard place. If he accepted the offer, he would have to work long hours with low pay, if he didn’t, he would lose his livelihood.
Our company was caught between a rock and a hard place. If we made the deal, we would make a monetary loss and if we didn’t, we would lose our reputation.
They are both my brothers! I can’t go against either of them. I am stuck between a rock and a hard place.
There is no origin for this idiom
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