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on the horns of a dilemma
on the horns of a dilemma
/ɒn‿ðə ˈhɔːnz‿əv‿ə daɪˈlɛmə/
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Facing a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives.
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between Scylla and Charybdis
between a rock and a hard place
between the devil and the deep blue sea
between the hammer and the anvil
between two fires
damned if one does and damned if one doesn't
doomed if you do
doomed if you don't
in a cleft stick
in bad bread
on the horns of a dilemma
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