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What does between a rock and a hard place mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word between a rock and a hard place? Here's what it means.

Prepositional phrase
  1. (idiomatic, US) To be bankrupt.
  2. (idiomatic) To be in a difficult and inescapable position.
  3. (idiomatic) Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
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As we will see, when it comes to inflation, the federal reserve is caught between a rock and a hard place.
To some extent, we have felt a bit between a rock and a hard place as each time we seek to clarify, it seems to result in more controversy.
So next time you find yourself caught between a rock and a hard place, be sure and ask the restaurant staff if your state allows wine doggy bags!
As an investor, you are between a rock and a hard place if your company faces bankruptcy.
Thus, some workers may find themselves between a rock and a hard place after the normal retirement age is raised.
The army chief is certainly caught between a rock and a hard place.

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