- between the devil and the deep blue sea
- phrasal faced with two equally objectionable alternatives
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
between the devil and the deep blue sea
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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea — is an idiom meaning a dilemma i.e., to choose between two undesirable situations (equivalent to between a rock and a hard place ). Its original meaning may be that of a nautical reference citing the deep blue sea and a devil a seam (where two… … Wikipedia
between the devil and the deep blue sea — or {literary}[between two fires] or[between a rock and a hard place] {adv. phr.} Between two dangers or difficulties, not knowing what to do. * /The pirates had to fight and be killed or give up and be hanged; they were between the devil and the… … Dictionary of American idioms
between the devil and the deep blue sea — or {literary}[between two fires] or[between a rock and a hard place] {adv. phr.} Between two dangers or difficulties, not knowing what to do. * /The pirates had to fight and be killed or give up and be hanged; they were between the devil and the… … Dictionary of American idioms
between the devil and the deep blue sea — If you are caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, you are in a dilemma; a difficult choice … The small dictionary of idiomes
between the devil and the deep blue sea — ► between the devil and the deep blue sea caught in a dilemma. Main Entry: ↑devil … English terms dictionary
between the devil and the deep blue sea — phrasal see between the devil and the deep sea * * * between the devil and the deep blue sea In a desperate dilemma, faced with two undesirable alternatives • • • Main Entry: ↑between * * * between the devil and the deep blue sea phrase in a… … Useful english dictionary
between the devil and the deep blue sea — If you are caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, you are in a dilemma; a difficult choice. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If you are between the devil and the deep blue sea, you are in a situation where there are two equally … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
between the devil and the deep blue sea — having only two very unpleasant choices. 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. Etymology: based on the idea of… … New idioms dictionary
between the devil and the deep blue sea — in a difficult position, no place to go, between a rock..., Sophie s choice If he ran, they would shoot him; if he stayed in the shop, the gas would kill him. He was between the devil and the deep blue sea … English idioms
Between the devil and the deep blue sea — If you are caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, you are in a dilemma; a difficult choice … Dictionary of English idioms
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