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Idiom: Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea

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betweenthedevilanddeepbluesea

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How to pronounce "between the devil and the deep blue sea":

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Between undesirable alternatives.

Example Sentences

1
She felt like she was between the devil and the deep blue sea, having to choose between quitting her job or working with her horrible boss.
2
John was stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea when he had to decide whether to break a promise or disappoint a friend.
3
The company was between the devil and the deep blue sea, as they had to choose between laying off employees or going bankrupt.
4
Mary found herself between the devil and the deep blue sea when she had to decide whether to risk her safety or face the consequences.
5
The government was caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, trying to balance public opinion and economic stability.

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