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between the devil and the deep blue sea What does between the devil and the deep blue sea mean?
to be in a very difficult position
The mayor was between the devil and the deep blue sea when he tried to keep the two groups happy.
between the devil and the deep blue sea What does between the devil and the deep blue sea mean?
you have two choices or alternatives and both of
them are unpleasant
you have two choices or alternatives and both of them are unpleasantWe are between the devil and the deep blue sea. If we increase our prices we won't sell our products. If we lower our prices we will lose money.
between the devil and the deep blue sea What does between the devil and the deep blue sea mean?
to be in a very difficult position
The mayor was between the devil and the deep blue sea when he tried to keep the two groups happy.