lady or tiger
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Meaning · English
a difficult choice between two unpleasant options
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Một lựa chọn khó khăn giữa hai tùy chọn không mong muốn
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Literally: a woman or a wild animal
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
He had to choose between a risky investment and a secure but low-paying job, a lady or tiger situation.
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “lady or tiger” mean?
a difficult choice between two unpleasant options Literally: a woman or a wild animal
Is “lady or tiger” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.