between the devil and the deep sea

to step into, to foray

pursue or persecute relentlessly

become obsessed with or deeply involved in some work, take someone to task, persevere in or be bent upon finishing (some work), be bent upon acquiring something or making someone do something, pursue tenaciously, hound, dog, chase, stalk

said of a coward who pretends bravery

the heart to be turned back (from), to forget one's sorrow, to be consoled, be quieted, be composed

to refrain from stepping into a place out of fear or shame