Caught between two stools phrase
Be in difficulty when deciding to choose between two options
Studying or going to bed is always the question made me be caught between two stools every night.
I am always caught between two stools when choosing what to buy at a bookstore.
1. To physically attack someone or use physical violence against someone
2. To provide a person with all of the possible choices
A less hazardous or difficult way of doing something.
Unable to make a decision between different choices or possibilities
This old phrase was first used in the 14th century in Britain. It was potted in John Gower's Confessio Amantis, 1390
people often do irrational or foolish things when they are in love.
I and my boyfriend have decided to get married in the summer. I don't think that's wise, since we won't have enough money saved by then to set up house. But then, one cannot love and be wise.