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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. She was on the horns of a dilemma as she had either to leave her job or divorce her husband.
    1. in nervous condition
    2. in terrible mood
    3. in difficult situation
    4. in suspense
Correct Option: C

on the horns of a dilemma : in a situation in which you have to make a choice between things that are equally unpleasant
● I didn’t know which dress to choose; I’m on the horns of a dilemma. The best option is in difficult situation.



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