of two evils choose the least

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• of two evils choose the less — Cf. ARISTOTLE Nicomachean Ethics II. ix. 1109a κατὰ τὸν δεύτερον, φασί, πλοῦν τὰ ἐλάχιστα ληπτέον τῶν κακῶν, we must as a second best course, it is said, take the least of the evils; CICERO De Officiis III. xxix. minima de malis, of evils choose… …   Proverbs new dictionary

• choose the least of two ills — choose the lesser of two evils, choose the least bad choice …   English contemporary dictionary

• choose the less of two evils — pick the least bad option …   English contemporary dictionary

• 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 —    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

• Choose — Choose, v. t. [imp. {Chose}; p. p. {Chosen}, {Chose} (Obs.); p. pr. & vb. n. {Choosing}.] [OE. chesen, cheosen, AS. ce[ o]san; akin to OS. kiosan, D. kiezen, G. kiesen, Icel. kj[=o]sa, Goth. kiusan, L. gustare to taste, Gr. ?, Skr. jush to enjoy …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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• To choose sides — Choose Choose, v. t. [imp. {Chose}; p. p. {Chosen}, {Chose} (Obs.); p. pr. & vb. n. {Choosing}.] [OE. chesen, cheosen, AS. ce[ o]san; akin to OS. kiosan, D. kiezen, G. kiesen, Icel. kj[=o]sa, Goth. kiusan, L. gustare to taste, Gr. ?, Skr. jush to …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English