lesser of two evils
Втр, 2008-11-25 21:02 — Milanya
Example: Sometimes I don't like either of the candidates, so I just try to choose the lesser of the two evils.
the lesser of two evils (the less unpleasant of two choices, neither of which are good) — из двух зол выбирают меньшее
Usage notes: sometimes used in the form a lesser evil: I don't like her, I just think of her as the lesser evil.
see also
[better one-eyed than stone-blind]
[better the devil you know]
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