Sophie's choice
Definitions
A choice where every alternative has significant negative consequences.
Equivalents
ČeštinaSofiina volba
Examples
“As things turned out, all the enemy missiles were destroyed in flight -- two were hit very early after launch⟳ by an airborne laser system -- and a Sophie's choice was averted."”
“We've been given a Sophie's Choice,' said Senate Minority Leader Ron Klein, D-Boca Raton. 'We can improperly care for some children vs. improperly care for other children.'”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
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