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Ariankj Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Difference between the phrases "in a dilemma of A and B" and " torn between A and B"?

Can anyone tell me the difference between these words when you say :
I'm in a dilemma between A and B.
I'm torn between A and B.
Is there a difference in their collocations or formality or whatever.
I would appreciate your help. Tnx
  

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Hi, Let's consider the very broad and basic meanings, dilemma 1. I have to choose between two important and undesirable alternatives. eg My son is drowning, and so is my daughter.

— Clive

  • Hi, Let's consider the very broad and basic meanings, dilemma 1.
  • I have to choose between two important and undesirable alternatives.
  • eg My son is drowning, and so is my daughter.
  • I only have time to save one.
  • I have to choose.
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Hi,

Let's consider the very broad and basic meanings,

dilemma
1. I have to choose between two important and undesirable alternatives. .
eg My son is drowning, and so is my daughter. I only have
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So you mean we say dilemma when our choices could be pleasant or unpleasant. And Torn is when the choices are always pleasant ?
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Hi,

So you mean we say dilemma when our choices could be pleasant or unpleasant.
I recommend meaning #1 above, which is for undesirable choices


And Torn is when the choices are always pleasant ? I never like to say 'always'. Usually.

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Oh. I see. Thank you so much Emotion: smile
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