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horns of a dilemma

[horns of a dilemma] {n. phr.} Two choices possible in a situation in which neither is wanted. Usually used after "on". * /Joe found himself on the horns of a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in a bind

[in a bind] or [in a box] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Likely to have trouble whether you do one thing or another. * /Sam is in a bind because if he […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

pull in one's horns

[pull in one's horns] or [draw in one's horns] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To reduce your boasts; calm down from a quarrel; back down on a promise. * /He said […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

take the bull by the horns

[take the bull by the horns] {v. phr.}, {informal} To take definite action and not care about risks; act bravely in a difficulty. * /He decided to take the bull […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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