Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place
idiom
/bɪˈtwin ə rɑk ənd ə hɑrd pleɪs/
Definition
A situation in which one has to choose between two equally undesirable options.
Examples
- When faced with the choice of losing her job or moving to a city she dislikes, she felt caught between a rock and a hard place.
- During the negotiations, the manager found himself between a rock and a hard place, unable to satisfy both parties.
Meaning
This phrase describes a difficult decision where both choices are unfavorable or challenging, leaving a person feeling trapped.
Synonyms
- In a difficult situation
- In a dilemma
- In a pickle
