in a cleft stick

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phrase in a cleft stick If you say that a person or organization is in a cleft stick, you mean that they are in a difficult situation which will bring them problems and harm whatever they decide to do. 0
noun in a cleft stick in a difficult position 0
adjective in a cleft stick Used other than as an idiom: see in,‎ cleft,‎ stick. 0
adjective in a cleft stick (Britain, Australia, dated) In a difficult situation, unable to choose between unfavourable options; in a dilemma. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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