ON THE HORNS OF A DILEMMA - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
on the horns of a dilemma (phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
Being forced to choose between two unfavorable options
Ví dụ:
I was on the horns of a dilemma, I could either admit that I had made a mistake and risk getting fired or keep quiet and continue feeling guilty.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "on the horns of a dilemma" means that someone is in a difficult situation because they have to choose between two equally important and difficult options. It's like being stuck between two horns of a bull, both ways are dangerous and difficult to navigate. This phrase is normally used to describe someone who is struggling to make a decision because both options seem to be bad or good at the same time. For example, a person can be on the horns of a dilemma when they have to choose between staying in a job they hate or quitting the job and losing financial stability.
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