między młotem a kowadłem

Polish edit

Etymology edit

Literally, between the hammer and the anvil.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈmjɛn.d͡zɨ ˈmwɔ.tɛm a.kɔˈvad.wɛm/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -adwɛm

Adverb edit

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

Further reading edit