2007-03-07 06:13:49 · 25 answers · asked by jl hooker 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
close to the frying pan and the fire.
2007-03-10 07:49:08 · answer #1 · answered by me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE!
"Between the devil and the deep blue sea" is an idiom meaning you must choose between two undesirable situations (equivalent to "between a rock and a hard place").
Its original meaning may be that of a nautical reference citing the deep blue sea and a "devil"- a piece of wood or joint that is difficult to reach on a ship.
"Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" is an American popular song published in 1932.
The music was written by Harold Arlen, the lyrics by Ted Koehler. It was originally recorded by Cab Calloway.
It is now considered a standard, with recordings by many artists.
2007-03-07 14:30:02 · answer #2 · answered by _ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the width of the boards used to make the hull of a given ship.
This is an old nautical term and another way to say "you're in a tight spot"
The Devil - Caulker's name for the seam in the upper deck planking next to a ship's waterways. There was very little space to get at this seam, making it a difficult and awkward job. This is the origin of the expression "Between the devil and the deep blue sea" since there is only the thickness of the ship's hull planking between this seam and the sea.
Incidentally, another term for filling a seam is paying. Those that like nautical origins also give this as the source for 'The Devil to pay'.
2007-03-07 14:21:14 · answer #3 · answered by bumsteadowl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Steven Tyler of Aerosmith said something about how "loving you has got to be, between the devil and the deep blue sea." So ask him. His girlfriend can fit in the space, though.
2007-03-07 14:17:25 · answer #4 · answered by hell hath no fury 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How far is the distance between your eyebrows? It's about the same as the devil and the deep blue sea.
SMILE, you li'l imp!
2007-03-07 14:19:54 · answer #5 · answered by Inday 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask Miss Jones.
2007-03-07 14:22:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the devil isn't under the earth per say, but on another plane of existance known as hell. I might say that again, per say. (what does that mean anyway?)
2007-03-07 14:17:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Infinity, since the devil doesn't exist.
2007-03-08 13:16:10 · answer #8 · answered by Sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you are in the deep blue sea,
turn around and he`ll be there
he is inside your head.
2007-03-10 10:07:56 · answer #9 · answered by kendal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same amount of space between a rock and a hard place, I reckon!
2007-03-07 14:15:59 · answer #10 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing, about 1,000,000 feet below sea level!
2007-03-07 14:18:31 · answer #11 · answered by Maurice W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋