Be torn between In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be torn between", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-10-23 10:10

Meaning of Be torn between

Synonyms:

choose between (two people or things)

Be torn between informal verb phrase

Unable to make a decision between different choices or possibilities

She’s torn between her lover and family.

Lina is torn between leaving or staying at the company.

Other phrases about:

(there are) no two ways about it
Definitely true; no other choices or alternatives
caught between two stools

 Difficult to choose between two alternatives.

give (one) the works

1. To physically attack someone or use physical violence against someone 

2. To provide a person with all of the possible choices

be all (one) could do (not) to (do something)

It is difficult for someone (not) to do something. 

go hard with (someone)

To be difficult, troublesome, or unpleasant for someone; to be to someone's disadvantage.

Grammar and Usage of Be torn between

Verb Forms

  • been torn between
  • am/is/are torn between
  • was/were torn between

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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