between two fires

between two fires

Between two sources of conflict. When my dad joined my mom in criticizing me, I felt like I was caught between two fires.
See also: between, fire, two
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

between two fires

Being attacked from two sources or sides simultaneously.
See also: between, fire, two
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • battle of the giants
  • come together
  • join together
  • at each other's throats
  • chalk and cheese
  • be at each other's throats
  • (one, two, three) strikes against (someone or something)
  • cling together
  • in two
  • Box and Cox
References in classic literature
The gentlemen had drawn their swords, but they found themselves take between two fires. They still hesitated an instant; but, as before, pride prevailed, and a second kick split the door from bottom to top.
Three Musketeers