Jisho

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こうもんのとら、ぜんもんのおおかみ 後門の虎、前門の狼
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
1. between the devil and the deep sea; out of the frying pan into the fire; a tiger at the back gate, a wolf at the front gateIdiomatic expression, See also 前門の虎、後門の狼

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