ENTRE LA ESPADA Y LA PARED: Spanish Phrase to English

Translating a Spanish Phrase to English: ESTAR ENTRE LA ESPADA Y LA PARED

Literal:
To be between the sword and the wall

Definition:
To be in a difficult, if not impossible, situation

Equivalent:
Between a rock and a hard place

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