expression, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
delicate situation; mixed blessing; choice between two evils
Describes a situation where any action has both advantages and disadvantages, making it hard to decide. Often used with 〜だ or 〜の状況.
この問題は痛し痒しで、どう対応しても批判が出るだろう。
This issue is a delicate situation; no matter how we handle it, there will be criticism.
Whether to change jobs or not is a decision between two evils.