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Trovarsi tra due fuochi

To be caught in the crossfire / between two opposing forces

Literal Translation

"To be between two fires"

What it means

To be caught in the crossfire / between two opposing forces

Example in context

"Era tra due fuochi — il capo da un lato e i colleghi dall'altro."

"She was caught in the crossfire — the boss on one side and colleagues on the other."

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