आगे कुआँ, पीछे खाई

Language: Hindi (India)

Meaning: to be in a difficult situation with no way out

Part of speech: verb

Pronunciation: [āge kuāṅ, pīchhe khāī]

Example: उसके पास नौकरी छोड़ने या रहने का कोई विकल्प नहीं था; आगे कुआँ, पीछे खाई।

Example translation: He had no choice but to stay or leave the job; a difficult situation with no way out.

Status: Verified