hold a wolf by the ears

• 骑虎难下； 进退两难

hold a wolf by the ears的用法和样例：

例句

1. It's easy to ride a tiger but difficult to get off.
   骑虎难下。
2. He found himself in a cleft stick.
   他感到进退两难。
3. This places the enemy on the horns of a dilemma.
   这样才能致敌于进退两难之境地。