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- Related to the concept of the Ancient Greeks: "between Scylla and Charybdis." Originated in the United States before 1918 in southwest, possibly in connection with mining.
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Submitted on September 01, 2009
Additional definitions for 'between a rock and a hard place':
| Between a Rock and a Hard Place | To face a difficult situation and remain in a tight spot one after another, Or face some difficulty in making the right decision that would deliver no harm |
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zwischen einem Felsen und einer harten Stelle
Entre una roca y un lugar duro
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