entre l'espasa i la paret

Catalan

Etymology

Literally, “between sword and wall”.

Adverb

entre l'espasa i la paret

1. between a rock and a hard place
   • 2017, “Fent amics”, performed by Renaldo & Clara:

     Em puc estar entre l'espasa i la paret el temps que calgui

     I can stay between a rock and a hard place as long as it takes