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.
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Between the horns of a dilemma.
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- a difficult situation/choice
- a challenging situation
- an unknown problem
- 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.