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Hi everybody,
English is not my mother tongue, so who knows this quotation and what is the meaning of?

caught between the devil and the deep sea

thanks for your answers

The saying is similar to "caught between a rock and a hard place." When you are in a tough situation, the two choices you have are both dangerous or unsuitable and not easy to choose.

More explanations here:
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/betw ... 20sea.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Between_th ... p_Blue_Sea

Thank you very much Phaedrus for your prompt help,

warm wishes,
Edith

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