# 117 - Expression: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

An episode of [American English Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456966267), 22 Mar 2022, 15 min.

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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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