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What does "Catch 22" mean?

Jorge Antonio
Jorge Antonio
What does "Catch 22" mean?
Ola! I was discussing a parenting dilemma with a friend, and they mentioned how it felt like a "catch 22" situation. It piqued my curiosity, so I'd love to know more about its meaning
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Last update: 1 week ago
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Mary Garcia
Mary Garcia
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Near Native Speaker
Philippines

Hi there, Jorge Antonio.


If it is impossible to do something without doing another thing first and it is difficult to do ‘that first thing’ without doing the former, then you can say the phrase “catch 22”. 


The best example of this is when new college graduates are applying for work but they are required to have work experience, but how can new graduates have work experience without getting hired first?

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