板いた挟ばさみ

noun

caught between two opposing sides; in a dilemma; between a rock and a hard place

Describes a situation where one is pressured by two conflicting parties or demands, unable to satisfy both. Often used with 〜になる or 〜に陥る.

• 上じょう司しと部ぶ下かの板いた挟ばさみになって困こまっている。