devil and the deep blue sea
The phrase "devil and the deep blue sea" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a situation where a person is faced with two equally unfavorable or challenging options or choices. It implies being caught in a dilemma or predicament with no apparent or easy solution, thereby highlighting a feeling of being trapped or in a hopeless situation. The comparison between the devil and the deep blue sea emphasizes the high level of difficulty or danger in either choice.
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