How is the phrase меньшее из двух зол translated from Russian to English

English translation
the lesser of two evils
phrase

Менее плохой вариант, когда оба выбора плохие.

The less bad option when both choices are bad.

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  • В этой ситуации это lesser из двух зол. — In this situation, it's the lesser of two evils.

  • Является ли выбор lesser из двух зол действительно решением? — Is choosing the lesser of two evils really a solution?

  • Нам пришлось принять lesser из двух зол в наших решениях. — We had to accept the lesser of two evils in our decision-making.

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