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117 - Expression: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
About this episode
In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to use the common English expression “between a rock and a hard place.” First, you’ll hear a joke to get things started. Then we’ll break down what this expression means and how to use it naturally in everyday English with a few real-life examples. At the end, we’ll slow things down with a short pronunciation exercise so you can practice saying the phrase confidently.
By the end of the episode, you’ll know exactly how to use this expression when you’re stuck in a difficult situation and have to choose between two options—neither of them very good!
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