Synonyms of on the horns of a dilemma
10 similar words
Another word for on the horns of a dilemma is between a rock and a hard place. Other synonyms of on the horns of a dilemma are between Scylla and Charybdis, damned if one does and damned if one doesn't, between the devil and the deep blue sea, between the hammer and the anvil and between two fires.
Synonyms and similar words for on the horns of a dilemma
prepositional phraseFacing a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives.
- between a rock and a hard placeHaving the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
- between Scylla and CharybdisBetween two dangers or undesired situations.
- damned if one does and damned if one doesn'tOf a situation where either choice results in a negative outcome.
- between the devil and the deep blue seaBetween undesirable alternatives.
- between the hammer and the anvil UKWith the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
- between two fires
- doomed if you do
- doomed if you don't
- in a cleft stick Australia, UKIn a difficult situation, unable to choose between unfavourable options; in a dilemma.
- in bad bread UK, obsoleteIn a dilemma; in a state of difficulty.
Meaning of on the horns of a dilemma
- prepositional phrase Facing a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives.
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Questions about synonyms of on the horns of a dilemma
- What is another word for on the horns of a dilemma?
- On the horns of a dilemma has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as between a rock and a hard place, between Scylla and Charybdis, damned if one does and damned if one doesn't, between the devil and the deep blue sea, between the hammer and the anvil, between two fires, doomed if you do and doomed if you don't.
- What does on the horns of a dilemma mean?
- On the horns of a dilemma means facing a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives.
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