między młotem a kowadłem

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Polish

Etymology

Literally, between the hammer and the anvil.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmjɛn.d͡zɘ ˈmwɔ.tɛm a kɔˈva.dwɛm/
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  • Syllabification: mię‧dzy mło‧tem a ko‧wa‧dłem

Adverb

między młotem a kowadłem (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) between a rock and a hard place, between the hammer and the anvil
    Synonym: między Scyllą a Charybdą

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