Caught between two stools In english explanation

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

author Flora Ha calendar 2020-12-29 06:12

Meaning of Caught between two stools

Synonyms:

fail , flop , puzzled

Caught between two stools phrase

idiom

Be in difficulty when deciding to choose between two options

Studying or going to bed is always the question made me be caught between two stools every night.

I am always caught between two stools when choosing what to buy at a bookstore.

Other phrases about:

(there are) no two ways about it
Definitely true; no other choices or 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

soft option

A less hazardous or difficult way of doing something.

be torn between

Unable to make a decision between different choices or possibilities

If I had my druthers
Meaning "If I had the chance to choose"

Grammar and Usage of Caught between two stools

Origin of Caught between two stools

This old phrase was first used in the 14th century in Britain. It was potted in John Gower's Confessio Amantis, 1390

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the straw that broke the donkey's back

Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail

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Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him

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