Friday, January 23, 2009
Between the devil and the deep blue sea
Example
(A) Do I take my brother or girlfriend on the free vacation?
(B) Sounds like you are between the devil and the deep blue sea.
(A) Yeah - both want to go. I don't know what to do.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Between a rock and a hard place
When you are stuck between a rock and a hard place, you are in a position where you have to choose between difficult or unpleasant alternatives, and either choice can cause you problems. You may not be able to satisfy yourself or everyone with either choice.
Example
(A) Do I work overtime at my main job or quit my part-time job?
(B) Sounds like you are between a rock and a hard place.
(A) Yeah - I need the money but can not do both.
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Sunday, November 9, 2008
Better the devil you know
Example
(A) Should we go the usual route or take this new short cut?
(B) You know it's better the devil you know.
(A) Yeah, we don't know what shape the shortcut road is in.
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Better safe than sorry
Example
(A) Do I need Sunscreen for my bike ride today?
(B) Yeah, it's bright outside, it's better to be safe than sorry.
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