between the hammer and the anvil
Example Sentences
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South strode Éomer and men fled before his face, and they were caught between the hammer and the anvil.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
You are between the hammer and the anvil, M. le Comte!
From Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France by Weyman, Stanley J.
"In a strait place you have put us," Hilary broke out bitterly to Thomas, "by your prohibition you have set us between the hammer and the anvil!"
From Henry the Second by Green, Mrs. J. R.
As a matter of fact, the American envoys had been caught between the hammer and the anvil.
From Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism by Chinard, Gilbert
He was between the hammer and the anvil and, as he could obtain no guarantee of assistance from England, he determined to throw himself into the arms of Russia.
From For Name and Fame Or Through Afghan Passes by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
