Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
between-two-fires
idiom
/bɪˈtwin tu faɪərz/
Definition
Caught between two opposing sides or forces, facing a dilemma with no easy resolution.
Examples
- She felt like she was between two fires, having to please both her boss and her teammates.
- The negotiations left him between two fires, as both parties had conflicting interests.
- Being between two fires can be stressful and lead to difficult decisions.
Meaning
Refers to a situation where a person has to make a choice or take a position, often in a difficult or uncomfortable circumstance.
Synonyms
- caught in the middle
- caught in a crossfire
- in a dilemma
- in a bind
