Como Pronunciar "between the devil and the deep blue sea"
expression
Definição
To be in a difficult situation where you must choose between two equally unpleasant or dangerous options.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
bitˈwin/, /bɪtˈwin/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɛvəɫ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdip/ /ˈbɫu/ /ˈsi
Inglês Britânico
bɪtwˈiːn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɛvəl/ /ˈænd/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈiːp/ /blˈuː/ /sˈiː
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
bit-WEEN thuh DEV-uhl and thuh DEEP BLOO SEE
UK
bit-WEEN theh DEV-uhl and theh DEEP BLOO SEE
Ouça em Contexto
She felt between the devil and the deep blue sea when choosing between two bad jobs.
If I tell the truth I hurt my friend, if I lie I feel guilty—I'm between the devil and the deep blue sea.
When both roads were flooded, we were between the devil and the deep blue sea.
You’re between the devil and the deep blue sea—no matter which you pick, it’s going to be tough.