entre l'arbre et l'écorce

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French

Etymology

Literally, between the tree and the bark. Compare equivalent German zwischen Baum und Borke.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.tʁə l‿aʁ.bʁ‿e l‿e.kɔʁs/

Adverb

entre l’arbre et l’écorce

  1. (idiomatic) In a bad situation; between a rock and a hard place

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