In a quandary In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "In a quandary", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2020-12-21 07:12

Meaning of In a quandary

Synonyms:

unfortunate events occur in quantity

In a quandary British formal prepositional phrase

A state of not being able to make decisions what to do and make you feel unsure or confused

I had two job opportunities, and I'm in a quandary about which of the jobs to accept.

David is in a quandary about which choose between eating noodle and beefsteak

Other phrases about:

these things are sent to try us

This idiom is often used to express that you should accept an unpleasant situation or event because you cannot change it.

Long Pole in the Tent
somebody or something that causes delay in a project or a task that takes a long period of time to finish
The author of your own misfortune
to be blamed because of one's own problem
drastic times call for drastic measures

When you experience extreme and undesirable situations, it is probably essential to take extreme actions

to ask for trouble
to behave in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties

Origin of In a quandary

"state of perplexity," 1570s, of uncertain origin, perhaps a quasi-Latinism based on the Latin quando "when? at what time?; at the time that".

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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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