Meaning of 'Horns of a dilemma'
What does the saying 'Horns of a dilemma' mean?
Idiom: Horns of a dilemma
Meaning:
If you are on the horns of a dilemma, you are faced with two equally unpleasant options and have to choose one.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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