Definition
To be faced with two equally undesirable or problematic options; to be in a dilemma where any choice will result in hardship or difficulty.
进退维谷
Having to choose between two terrible job offers, she felt like she was between the devil and the deep blue sea.
必须在两个糟糕的工作机会之间做出选择,她感觉自己处于进退两难的困境。
He found himself between the devil and the deep blue sea, with the company going bankrupt and his illness.
他发现自己处于进退两难的困境,公司即将破产,而他又生病了。
Faced with the choice of sacrificing his job or his family, he felt between the devil and the deep blue sea.
面临着牺牲工作还是家庭的选择,他感觉自己处于进退两难的困境。