betwixt and between
The phrase "betwixt and between" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a state of indecision or ambiguity.
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Definition
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(idiomatic, informal)In a position of uncertainty or indecision, not fully one thing or the other.
Example
- She felt betwixt and between, unable to choose between the two job offers.
- His emotions were betwixt and between, caught between excitement and anxiety.
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