między młotem a kowadłem

Polish

Etymology

Literally, between the hammer and the anvil.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmjɛn.d͡zɨ ˈmwɔ.tɛm a.kɔˈvad.wɛm/
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  • Rhymes: -adwɛm

Adverb

między młotem a kowadłem (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) between a rock and a hard place, between the hammer and the anvil
    Synonym: między Scyllą a Charybdą

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