A situation in which a person is trapped by contradictory rules or conditions.
Actual Meaning
A no-win situation where contradictory rules make success impossible
Examples in Context
'Need experience to get job but need job to get experience - catch 22.' (Translation: Impossible situation)
Helpful Tips
1No-win scenario
2Contradictory requirements
3Trapped
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
double bind
lose-lose situation
no-win dilemma
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