To: Steven W.; little jeremiah
On the horns of a dilemma/dilemna.
If you are on the horns of a dilemma, you have to choose between two things, both of which are unpleasant or difficult.
249 posted on
01/26/2019 12:17:51 PM PST by
philman_36
(Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
To: philman_36
And it’s “on the horns” because it’s like a bull coming at you and the left horn is sharp and the right one is just as sharp.
254 posted on
01/26/2019 12:21:39 PM PST by
ichabod1
(He's a vindictive SOB but he's *our* vindictive SOB.)
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