To risk everything one has on a single venture or decision; to take a very large gamble.
📖 general
General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.
To risk everything one has on a single venture or decision; to take a very large gamble.
To betray someone or something very subtly, often under the guise of friendship, affection, or loyalty, reminiscent of Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus.
To be in a difficult situation where one must choose between two equally dangerous or destructive options, referencing the mythological sea monsters.
To be in a difficult situation where one must choose between two equally unpleasant or unfavorable options.
in a critical or dangerous state where survival is uncertain
To be in a difficult situation where one must choose between two equally unpleasant or dangerous options.
To be caught in a situation where one is under pressure from two opposing forces or options, with no easy way out.
In the midst of things; during the course of events; while something else is happening, often implying a brief pause or transition.
Said when imparting confidential information that is not to be shared with anyone else; strictly between us.
In an intermediate or uncertain position or state; neither one thing nor the other.
Having become too serious or annoying to be considered humorous or acceptable any longer.