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。

  I'm stuck between my boss and my subordinates and don't know what to do.

• 家か族ぞくと仕し事ごとの板いた挟ばさみで悩なやんでいる。

  I'm torn between family and work.