zwischen Baum und Borke
German
Etymology
Literally, “between tree and bark”. Compare French entre l’arbre et l’écorce
Phrase
- between a rock and a hard place
- Synonyms: zwischen Pest und Cholera, in der Zwickmühle, in der Klemme, mit dem Rücken zur Wand
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