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between the devil and the deep blue sea |
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between the devil and the deep blue sea if you are between the devil and the deep blue sea, you must choose between two equally unpleasant situations For most people a visit to the dentist is the result of a choice between the devil and the deep blue sea - if you go you suffer, and if you don't go you suffer. between the devil and the deep blue sea having only two very unpleasant choices between a rock and a hard place Our country is caught between the devil and the deep blue sea - our leaders cause great suffering, but an invasion aimed at overthrowing them would bring many other problems. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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An eco-minded fish lover who commits this little cheat sheet to memory won't be left stranded between the devil and the deep blue sea. |
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