To be caught in a difficult situation or dilemma involving both one's public/professional life and private/personal affairs; distressed by both public and private difficulties.
他最近公司项目进展不顺，家里又有急事缠身，真是公私交困
His company project hasn't been going well recently, and he's also burdened with urgent family matters; he's truly caught between public and private difficulties.
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