on the horns of a dilemma
US /ɑːn ðə hɔːrnz əv ə dɪˈlɛmə/
UK /ɑːn ðə hɔːrnz əv ə dɪˈlɛmə/
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左右为难, 进退两难
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.
她左右为难，因为两个选择都会导致负面后果。
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The company found itself on the horns of a dilemma: either lay off employees or face bankruptcy.
公司左右为难：要么裁员，要么面临破产。