be between the devil and the deep blue sea
US /bi bɪˈtwin ðə ˈdɛvəl ænd ðə dip blu si/
UK /bi bɪˈtwin ðə ˈdɛvəl ænd ðə dip blu si/
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进退两难, 左右为难
to be in a difficult situation where you have to choose between two equally unpleasant or dangerous options
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I'm between the devil and the deep blue sea; either I quit my job and lose my income, or I stay and deal with my terrible boss.
我进退两难；要么辞职失去收入，要么留下忍受我那糟糕的老板。
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When the company faced bankruptcy, the CEO was between the devil and the deep blue sea, having to choose between massive layoffs or selling off valuable assets.
当公司面临破产时，首席执行官进退两难，不得不选择大规模裁员或出售宝贵资产。