Meaning of the word "in a quandary" in English

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in a quandary

US /ɪn ə ˈkwɑːn.də.ri/
UK /ɪn ə ˈkwɒn.dri/

Idiom

in a difficult situation or state of doubt, especially about what to do; a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation

Example:
She was in a quandary about whether to take the new job or stay with her current company.
The government is in a quandary over how to deal with the rising unemployment rate.
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