lesser of two evils

lesser of two evils
both are bad but one is not as bad as the other
  

Neither person can be trusted. Choose the lesser of two evils.


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  • lesser of two evils — Something that is the lesser of two evils, is an unpleasant option, but not as bad as the other …   The small dictionary of idiomes

  • lesser of two evils —    Something that is the lesser of two evils, is an unpleasant option, but not as bad as the other.   (Dorking School Dictionary)    ***    If you choose the lesser of two evils, you opt for the less unpleasant of two poor options.     I didn t… …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • Lesser of Two Evils — El menor de dos malos Episodio de Futurama Episodio 20 (2 07) Subtítulo El programa que mira hacia atrás Título original Lesser of Two Evils Subtítulo original …   Wikipedia Español

  • Lesser of two evils principle — The lesser of two evils principle, also known simply as the lesser evil, is the idea that of two bad choices, one isn t as bad as the other, and should be chosen over the one that is a greater threat. Some people consider the lesser of two evils… …   Wikipedia

  • lesser of two evils — slightly less unpleasant of two poor options of choices neither of which are good …   English contemporary dictionary

  • The Lesser of Two Evils — For the propaganda technique, see lesser of two evils. The Lesser of Two Evils Futurama episode …   Wikipedia

  • The Lesser of Two Evils — Эпизод «Футурамы» «Меньшее из двух зол» «Lesser of Two Evils» …   Википедия

  • (the) lesser of two evils — the lesser of two evils phrase the less unpleasant or harmful of two possible choices He’s convinced the voters that he is the lesser of two evils. Thesaurus: choices and the process of choosingsynonym Main entry: lesser * * * the ˌlesser of two… …   Useful english dictionary

  • (the) lesser of two evils — the less unpleasant of two choices, neither of which are good. I suppose I regard the Democratic candidate as the lesser of two evils …   New idioms dictionary

  • the lesser of two evils — the less unpleasant or harmful of two possible choices He s convinced the voters that he is the lesser of two evils …   English dictionary

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