“A no-win situation”

Definition

A situation where every option has a bad outcome.

Examples

Examples

“Choosing between quality and speed can be a no-win situation.”

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What does "A no-win situation" mean?
"A no-win situation" means a situation where every option has a bad outcome..
How do you use "A no-win situation" in a sentence?
Example: "Choosing between quality and speed can be a no-win situation."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "A no-win situation"?
Безвыходная ситуация, где любой вариант плохой. / Իրավիճակ, որտեղ ցանկացած ընտրություն վատ արդյունք ունի։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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