in a quandary

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*in a quandary

uncertain about what to do; perplexed. (*Typically: be ~; get [into] ~.) Mary was in a quandary about what college to go to. I couldn't decide what to do. I was in such a quandary.

in a quandary

not knowing what to do Many parents are in a quandary about how much time their kids should spend on the Internet.

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