In the Loop
Devil Deep Blue Sea I Boss Loop Facing
| Id |
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| Idiom |
BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA |
| Definition |
facing two difficult outcomes for the same situation |
| Examples |
- I consider both Paul and Mitch to be friends of mine. Now they are mad at each other and each wants me to take his side against the other. No matter what I do I could lose one friend or both. I’m between the devil and the deep blue sea.
- Dana’s really between the devil and the deep blue sea. The boss wants her to lie about the financial state of the company. If she does, it would be unethical, but if she doesn’t, the boss might find a way to fire her.
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| Cross-Refs |
Synonym: between a rock and a hard place |
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