on the horns of a dilemma
US /ɑːn ðə hɔːrnz əv ə dɪˈlɛmə/
UK /ɑːn ðə hɔːrnz əv ə dɪˈlɛmə/
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左右為難, 進退兩難
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.
她左右為難，因為兩個選擇都會導致負面後果。
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The company found itself on the horns of a dilemma: either lay off employees or face bankruptcy.
公司左右為難：要麼裁員，要麼面臨破產。