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Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  1. Between the horns of a dilemma.
    1. a difficult situation/choice
    2. a challenging situation
    3. an unknown problem
    4. a combative situation
Correct Option: A

between the horns of a dilemma : in a situation in which you have to make a choice between things that are equally unpleasant Here, a difficult situation/ choice is the right option. Look at the sentence
● How can we decide which hospital to close ? we are between the horns of a ditemma.



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