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11on the horns of a dilemma — unable to decide between two things because either could bring bad results. Nonprofit groups are often caught on the horns of a dilemma – they have to satisfy their donors, but at the same time, they need to attract new donors …
12on the horns of a dilemma — ► on the horns of a dilemma faced with a decision involving equally unfavourable alternatives. Main Entry: ↑horn …
13Dilemma — Di*lem ma, n. [L. dilemma, Gr. ?; di = di s twice + ? to take. See {Lemma}.] 1. (Logic) An argument which presents an antagonist with two or more alternatives, but is equally conclusive against him, whichever alternative he chooses. [1913… …
14Dilemma — For other uses, see Dilemma (disambiguation). Between a rock and a hard place redirects here. For other uses, see Between a Rock and a Hard Place (disambiguation). A dilemma (Greek: δί λημμα double proposition ) is a problem offering at least two …
15dilemma — The simplest form of a dilemma is an argument of the form: ‘If p then q, if not p then q, so in any event q .’ More complex forms were traditionally distinguished. A constructive dilemma is of the form: ‘If p then r, if q then r, but either p or… …
16dilemma — n. 1) to resolve a dilemma 2) in a dilemma 3) (misc.) on the horns of a dilemma * * * [d(a)ɪ lemə] (misc.) on the horns of a dilemma in a dilemma to resolve a dilemma …
17dilemma — /dəˈlɛmə / (say duh lemuh), /daɪ / (say duy ) noun 1. a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives; an embarrassing or perplexing situation. 2. Logic a form of argument in which two or more alternatives (the horns of… …
18dilemma — di|lem|ma [dıˈlemə, daı ] n [Date: 1500 1600; : Greek; Origin: double statement , from lemma statement ] a situation in which it is very difficult to decide what to do, because all the choices seem equally good or equally bad ▪ a moral dilemma in …
19dilemma — [[t]daɪle̱mə, AM dɪl [/t]] dilemmas N COUNT A dilemma is a difficult situation in which you have to choose between two or more alternatives. on the horns of a dilemma → see horn He was faced with the dilemma of whether or not to return to his… …
20dilemma — noun (C) a situation in which it is very difficult to decide what to do, because all the choices seem equally good or equally bad: a moral dilemma | be in a dilemma: I m in a dilemma about this job offer. | be on the horns of a dilemma (=be… …
