にっちもさっちも
Meanings
Expression
Adverb
1. in no way (Usually kana)
Other spellings
二進にっちも三進さっちも
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
にっちもさっちも
Examples6
That company is on the rocks because of bad debts.
Between a rock and a hard place.
We're up against the wall.
Tom is caught between a rock and a hard place.
In daredevil car races, there are moments when the drivers place themselves between the devil and the deep blue sea, trying to take the lead.
I understand the general approach, but I'm afraid that I'm getting bogged down in the details.