Between the devil and the deep sea
Malay translation: ditelan mati emak; diluah mati bapak/ayah
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peer agreement (net): +3| between the devil and the deep sea ditelan mati emak; diluah mati ayah Explanation: malay saying 'ditelan mati emak; diluah mati ayah' [literally: you kill your mom if you swallow; you kill your dad if you spit out] => being caught in an impossible situation. |
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