on the horns of a dilemma
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in a situation that forces one to choose between two alternatives that both have equally undesirable outcomes
Idiom
Old use
例子
The CEO found themselves on the horns of a dilemma, torn between laying off employees or risking the company's financial stability.
The student was on the horns of a dilemma, deciding between attending an important family event or studying for a crucial exam.
