What is another word for between the devil and the deep blue sea?
Pronunciation: [bɪtwˌiːn ðə dˈɛvə͡l and ðə dˈiːp blˈuː sˈiː] (IPA) 
"Between the devil and the deep blue sea" is an idiomatic expression that means having two difficult choices and neither of the options seems to be favorable. Some synonyms for this phrase include 'stuck between a rock and a hard place,' 'damned if you do, damned if you don't,' 'between a Scylla and a Charybdis,' 'between the hammer and the anvil,' 'between two fires,' 'between the horns of a dilemma,' and 'in a Catch-22 situation.' All of these idioms refer to a situation in which the person is faced with an impossible choice and cannot make a decision without paying a significant price. Such a situation is stressful and requires careful consideration before taking any action.
