Caudine Forks

ریشه

From the historical event of the Battle of the Caudine Forks, where the Romans were forced to pass under a 'yoke' of spears in humiliation by the Samnites.

مثال

• After the scandal, the CEO found himself in the Caudine forks of public opinion.
• The losing team was in the Caudine forks, having to applaud the winners.
• The politician was caught in the Caudine forks after the leak of his controversial statements.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Caught in the Caudine forks Found themselves in the Caudine forks