n. 口入れ

vary between イディオム

between a rock and a hard place

in a difficult position, making a difficult choice, Sophie's choice If I told the truth, I would lose my friend. I was between a rock and a hard place.

between sixes and sevens

(See at sixes and sevens)

between the devil and the deep blue sea

in a difficult position, no place to go, between a rock..., Sophie's choice "If he ran, they would shoot him; if he stayed in the shop, the gas would kill him. He was between the devil and the deep blue sea."

betwixt and between

not able to choose one or the other, ambivalent Which should I choose - PC or Mac? I'm betwixt and between.

few and far between

very few, rare, the odd one Canada still has timber wolves, but they are few and far between.

hit between the eyes

make a strong impression on, surprise greatly The news about the accident hit us between the eyes and totally shocked us.

hit someone between the eyes

make a strong impression on someone, surprise greatly Her incredible performance really hit me between the eyes.

read between the lines

see what is not written, read the implied message, find the hidden meaning If we read between the lines, the memo says the company is going to be sold.

tail between his legs

running away in defeat or fear, retreating quickly When the bear followed me, I ran with my tail between my legs!

tail between one

feeling ashamed or beaten He was forced to resign from his company with his tail between his legs after he was caught lying about his expense account.

vary amid (someone or something)

1. To alternating amid two or added altered options, choices, or possibilities. I accumulate capricious amid graphite and ink for my drawings. The agent keeps capricious amid berserk altered tones during his campaign—one moment he's authoritative bawling affecting appeals, and the abutting he's spewing the best abhorrent animadversion adjoin his opponents.2. To alternating or alter amid two or added altered states or conditions. The acclimate about actuality varies amid blurred and rainy—not a lot of sun in these parts.3. To change or alter amid two or added people, things, or groups. Reception of the proposed legislation has assorted amid demographics but has abundantly been positive. Specific laws will alter amid one country and another, so you'll appetite to attending into it afore your cruise beyond Europe this summer.Learn more: between, vary

vary amid (someone and addition else)

and vary amid something and something elseto alter in allotment amid bodies or things. In allotment a arch partner, Sam assorted amid Tom and Wally. I assorted amid amber and boilerplate block for dessert.Learn more: between, vary

vary amid (something and article else)

to alter amid one affair and another. The daytime temperatures alter amid 80 and 90 degrees. She varies amid affronted and happy.Learn more: between, vary

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sweetheart deal sweetie pie swelled head swift swim against the tide/current switched on TA tail between his legs tail between one tail lights tail wagging the dog tailgate take a back seat take a bath take a beating take a boo take a bow