English：
A metaphor for being unable to obtain a high-level goal and unwilling to accept a low-level one, in an awkward situation of choice.
中文：
比喻高的目标达不到，低的又不愿意接受，处于选择的尴尬境地。
Origin English: This is a classic Chinglish translation of Chinese idiom, describing people who are in a dilemma when choosing jobs, goals or partners.
Origin Chinese: 这是汉语成语的经典中式英语翻译，形容人在择业、定目标、选伴侣时进退两难的状态。
📌 Example 1
He is in a high not reach low not go situation for jobs 💼
他找工作高不成低不就
📌 Example 2
Many young people face high not reach low not go 🧑🎓
很多年轻人面临高不成低不就
📌 Example 3
Don't be high not reach low not go, adjust your mindset 🧘
别高不成低不就，调整心态
📌 Example 4
He chooses a house high not reach low not go 🏠
他选房子高不成低不就
📌 Example 5
Her mate selection is high not reach low not go 💑
她择偶高不成低不就
📌 Example 6
Avoid being high not reach low not go in life 🚫
人生要避免高不成低不就
📌 Example 7
He sets goals high not reach low not go 🎯
他定目标高不成低不就
📌 Example 8
Many graduates are high not reach low not go 🎓
很多毕业生高不成低不就
📌 Example 9
Change your mind to get rid of high not reach low not go 🔄
改变想法摆脱高不成低不就
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