between a rock and a hard place

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between a rock and a hard place and between the devil and the deep blue sea

Fig. in a very difficult position; facing a hard decision. I couldn't make up my mind. I was caught between a rock and a hard place. He had a dilemma on his hands. He was clearly between the devil and the deep blue sea.

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