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Betwixt and between

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Positional AmbiguityPlay
Used when something doesn't fit neatly into one category or another, showing a dual nature. SlideWith his style betwixt and between classical and modern, the artist was unique.
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Transitional PhasesPlay
Highlights a process of change where the final state isn’t reached yet. SlideShe felt betwixt and between during her transition from student to professional.
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Lightly FormalPlay
Somewhat formal; best to use in written English or formal speech, but not slang. SlideThe proposal was betwixt and between what we hoped for and what we expected.