the lesser of two evils
US /ðə ˈlesər əv tuː ˈiːvəlz/
UK /ðə ˈlesər əv tuː ˈiːvəlz/
1.
两害相权取其轻, 两害相权取其小
the less unpleasant of two unpleasant choices
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Choosing to work overtime was the lesser of two evils compared to missing the deadline.
选择加班是两害相权取其轻，总比错过截止日期好。
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Sometimes you have to choose the lesser of two evils to move forward.
有时你必须选择两害相权取其轻才能前进。