This slang term is used to describe a person who is stuck in the middle of two people or situations, like a piece of ham in a sandwich. It is typically used in uncomfortable situations where a person is caught between two conflicting parties or issues.
Examples
- Spanish: Desde que mis padres se divorciaron, me siento como el jamón del sandwich, siempre atrapado en el medio de sus peleas.
- English: Since my parents got divorced, I feel like the ham in the sandwich, always caught in the middle of their fights.