the lesser of two evils | the lesser evilidiomPart oflesserthe lesser of two evils | the lesser evilthe lesser of two evils | the lesser evil — idiomidiom1. The better option when both choices are bad.1.idiomDefinitionThe better option when both choices are bad.ExampleMaya chose the lesser of two evils by taking the lower-paying job.Is voting for the lesser evil really the right thing to do?