be in dire straits at home and abroad; be beset with difficulties (/troubles) internally and externally; be nonplussed both at home and abroad
❍ 他们～，日子很不好过。Beset by troubles at home and abroad,they are having a very tough time.
内外交困
beset with difficulties both at home and abroad
～，走投无路be beset with troubles internally and externally and find oneself in an impasse
内外交困nèi wài jiāo kùn
交：一齐、同时。形容里里外外都有困难。beset with difficulties both at home and abroad, in deep trouble from within and without, be in dire straits at home and abroad