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117 - Expression: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

American English Podcast

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Catching or Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place

The expression to be caught or stuck between a rock and a hard place first appeared in the United States in the early 1900s. If you are caught or stuck, it means you're in a position where you need to make a difficult decision. You may feel trapped because there's no easy solution. Whatever you choose to do will have some sort of negative or unpleasant outcome.

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