on the horns of a dilemma
US /ɑːn ðə hɔːrnz əv ə dɪˈlɛmə/
UK /ɑːn ðə hɔːrnz əv ə dɪˈlɛmə/
1.
no dilema, entre a cruz e a espada
faced with a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives
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She was on the horns of a dilemma, as both options would lead to negative consequences.
Ela estava no dilema, pois ambas as opções levariam a consequências negativas.
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The company found itself on the horns of a dilemma: either lay off employees or face bankruptcy.
A empresa se viu no dilema: demitir funcionários ou enfrentar a falência.