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a hard place

When combined with a rock, something you get stuck between.

One of two very difficult situations.
If I stay up all night to study, I'll be too tired to take the test, but if I go to bed early I won't know enough to pass. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.
by Peter W.N. November 3, 2008
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dark place

Used to describe an acute exaggerated feeling of anxiety, angst, or distress. Often, but not exclusively, used by pretentious people who want to act as though they are going through a deep emotion ordeal.
Karen: "Omg you guys, I was in such a dark place after I John broke up with me. All I could do was watch Netflix and post pictures to Insta for the next 24 hours."
by Jaarken April 4, 2020
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stuck between a rock and a hard place

You're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't

Either way you are in a mess and big trouble. You just aren't doing to well.
When my wife walked out because I wouldn't help her becuase I thought what she was doing was wrong. She gave me the choice to change my mind and follow her, if I really loved her, or sit at home and never see her again. I was really stuck between a rock and a hard place.
by NikkiMac August 9, 2007
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Fluffy Place

A place where you are happy and peaceful. You feel safe and warm. Your happy place where you can actually go to, physically. In your favorite bed with your favorite pillow(s), sheets and blankets.
I can't wait to go to my fluffy place and rest.
Oh, I am way to stressed. I need to go to my fluffy place for a while.
I miss my fluffy place.
by Fryguy December 21, 2006
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A Better Place

Euphimism for Death, kick the bucket, to indicate that someone has died and gone to Heaven, "A Better Place".
by Iron ass April 17, 2006
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University Place

A quaint town in the outskirts of Tacoma, Washington. It is characterised as having nice new sidewalks, beaches, an apple orchard, and an egg.
University Place is home to the Curtis Vikings
Lets Head over to University Place and grab a bite at Green Firs.
by LNROSE December 23, 2008
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heart is in the right place

if someone's heart is in the right place, they are a good and kind person even if they do not always seem to be.
Sanjay's a bit annoying sometimes but his heart is in the right place.
by Arunabh Das Sharma June 17, 2008
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