A1 Idiom 中性

Estar entre la espada y la pared

To be between a rock and a hard place

意思

To be in a difficult situation with no easy solution.

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文化背景

Commonly used in political debates. Often used in soap operas (telenovelas) to heighten drama. Used frequently in sports journalism to describe a coach's dilemma.

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Use with 'estar'

Always use 'estar' because it describes a temporary state.

意思

To be in a difficult situation with no easy solution.

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Use with 'estar'

Always use 'estar' because it describes a temporary state.

自我测试

Complete the phrase.

Estoy ________ la espada y la pared.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: entre

The preposition 'entre' means between.

🎉 得分: /1

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1 练习
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Estoy ________ la espada y la pared.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: entre

The preposition 'entre' means between.

🎉 得分: /1

常见问题

1 个问题

No, it is strictly figurative.

相关表达

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Estar contra las cuerdas

similar

To be against the ropes (boxing).

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