Trapped between Scylla and Charybdis: what does it mean?

The phrase “between Scylla and Charybdis” refers to a difficult situation with no good way out, originating from Homer’s Odyssey. Odysseus had to navigate a narrow strait between a monster called Scylla and a whirling monster called Charybdis. Sacrifices must be made to minimize losses. The phrase is commonly used to describe challenging situations. The […]

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