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Not fitting neatly into either of two categories or positions. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see between, two, stool.

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between two stools

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Source Word

between two stools

Japanese Meaning

どちらのカテゴリーにも完全に当てはまらず、はっきりしない中間の状態を指す / 二者択一の中で、中途半端な位置にある、曖昧な立場や状態

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Because his skills straddled both design and engineering, Alex often found himself between two stools during project meetings.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼のスキルはデザインとエンジニアリングの両方にまたがっていたため、アレックスはプロジェクト会議でどちらの役割にもきちんと収まらない立場にいることが多かった。

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Not fitting neatly into either of two categories or positions.

Accusing the opposition of attempting to "sit between two stools," he further explained: We will unite with no party, as a party -- and with individuals of all parties, if we believe them to be sincerely the friends of the people.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Sense（2）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see between, two, stool.

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