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117 - Expression: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

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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! Want to take your learning further?  ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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117 - Expression: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

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