Sophie's Choiceとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

Sophie's choice (複数形 Sophie's choices)

1. A choice where every alternative has significant negative consequences.
   • 2004 March 17, Bradley Graham, “Simulated Attacks Repelled In Antimissile War Game; U.S. Almost Exhausted Arsenal of Interceptors”, in Washington Post, page A03:

     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."

   • 2004 March 2, “Committees OK boost for KidCare; Panels vote for additional $25M”, in Tallahassee Democrat‎^[1]:

     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.'

   Synonyms: see Thesaurus:dilemma, Thesaurus:difficult situation

参考

• Hobson's choice