Situation Idioms
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Meaning: Forced to choose between two equally bad or undesirable options.
Example: She found herself on the horns of a dilemma, unsure whether to follow her heart or her family's wishes. Read more ➺
Meaning: To keep hoping even when the situation seems hopeless.
Example: She waited by the phone, hope against hope that her son would call. Read more ➺
Meaning: To start working correctly or successfully.
Example: After weeks of confusion, the project finally began to fall into place. Read more ➺
Meaning: A very serious or critical point in time.
Example: The grave moment came when the doctors had to decide whether to operate immediately. Read more ➺
Meaning: Facing two dangerous options where avoiding one brings you closer to the other.
Example: The company was between Scylla and Charybdis: raise prices and lose customers, or keep them the same and face bankruptcy. Read more ➺
Meaning: Accepting a situation as it is, even if it's not ideal.
Example: It is what it is, and no amount of arguing will change the canceled flight. Read more ➺
Meaning: A critical or disastrous situation arising from the powerful convergence of multiple factors.
Example: The economic downturn, coupled with rising unemployment and inflation, created a perfect storm for the nation's financial crisis. Read more ➺
Meaning: stay committed under all conditions, no matter how challenging or difficult.
Example: My best friend has supported me through thick and thin. Read more ➺
Meaning: as expected under the circumstances.
Example: Finding traffic on the way to work is par for the course in this city. Read more ➺
Meaning: no longer in danger or difficulty.
Example: After months of uncertainty, the company is finally out of the woods and back on track. Read more ➺
