The lesser of two evils意思

"The lesser of two evils" is an English idiom that means choosing the option or course of action that is considered to be the least harmful or undesirable out of two bad options. It implies that both choices are flawed or negative in some way, but one is slightly better or less negative than the other.

For example, in an election where the candidates are not ideal, a voter might choose the candidate they believe is the lesser of two evils, meaning they are less likely to cause harm or represent a lesser risk compared to the other candidate.

This phrase is often used in situations where one has to make a decision among several options, but none of them are particularly good choices. It reflects a practical approach to decision-making, where the best option is not available, and one must choose the one that will cause the least amount of harm or discomfort.