between two fires

between two fires

Between two sources of conflict. When my dad joined my mom in criticizing me, I felt like I was caught between two fires. I'm caught between two fires here, so I can't comment publicly on the situation. What am I supposed to do here? I'm between two fires trying to represent the wants of the people to a disinterested leadership.

See also: between, fire, two

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between two fires

Being attacked from two sources or sides simultaneously.

See also: between, fire, two

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