Aug 4, 2010 21:10
13 yrs ago
Japanese term
行くも地獄 引くも地獄
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Japanese to English
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Idioms / Maxims / Sayings
Is there any established English saying for this Japanese phrase? It doesn't make much sense to translate this literally, and if there is no English equivalent I don't necessarily have to use a "saying"... but if there is one, it would be nice to use it. Thanks in advance!
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| 4 +2 | Damned if you do, damned if you don't. |
Ryan Layman
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Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
If an exact literal translation is not required, then this phrase seems rather helpful.
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Note added at 1 hr (2010-08-04 23:05:11 GMT)
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Of course, the phrase in your example is "Going is hell, withdrawing is hell," but I think in many contexts this should be applicable.
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Note added at 1 hr (2010-08-04 23:05:11 GMT)
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Of course, the phrase in your example is "Going is hell, withdrawing is hell," but I think in many contexts this should be applicable.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you!! The phrase fits so nicely in the context I have."
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