C1 Idiom Neutral

Être entre le marteau et l'enclume

To be between a rock and a hard place

Practice it

Meaning

To be in a difficult situation with two equally unpleasant choices.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in labor union disputes.

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Use with 'être'

Always use the verb 'être' to describe your state.

Meaning

To be in a difficult situation with two equally unpleasant choices.

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Use with 'être'

Always use the verb 'être' to describe your state.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Je suis entre le marteau et ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: l'enclume

The idiom is 'le marteau et l'enclume'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Je suis entre le marteau et ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: l'enclume

The idiom is 'le marteau et l'enclume'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is strictly for negative dilemmas.

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Être coincé

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To be stuck

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